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Provide background information about the agency or department, its mission, goals and objectives.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 9.75 (7.50%) points

Competent (80-89%) 11.05 (8.50%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 13 (10.00%) points

Describe two functions of the agency.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 4.875 (3.75%) points

Competent (80-89%) 5.525 (4.25%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 6.5 (5.00%) points

Analyze one current event (within the last two years) involving this agency. Address all key elements of the event and make explicit connections to the agency.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 9.75 (7.50%) points

Competent (80-89%) 11.05 (8.50%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 13 (10.00%) points

Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with two justifiable reasons.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 9.75 (7.50%) points

Competent (80-89%) 11.05 (8.50%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 13 (10.00%) points

Analyze two major milestones, (internal or external), affecting the agency’s success, including the impact on the effectiveness of the agency’s planning, or implementation functions.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 14.625 (11.25%) points

Competent (80-89%) 16.575 (12.75%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 19.5 (15.00%) points

Analyze two possible causes (internal or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organization’s implementation of its policy and meeting its goals and objectives.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 14.625 (11.25%) points

Competent (80-89%) 16.575 (12.75%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 19.5 (15.00%) points

Recommend one strategy (from the previous criterion) that the agency could implement to improve its effectiveness in the areas of planning, organization, and implementation. Support the recommendation with an explanation.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 19.5 (15.00%) points

Competent (80-89%) 22.1 (17.00%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 26 (20.00%) points

Use at least two quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. Include no more than one nongovernment website.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 4.875 (3.75%) points

Competent (80-89%) 5.525 (4.25%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 6.5 (5.00%) points

Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.--

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable (Below 70%) 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement (70-79%) 9.75 (7.50%) points

Competent (80-89%) 11.05 (8.50%) points

Exemplary (90-100%) 13 (10.00%) points

Name: w02a1

Description: Week 2 Assignment - Rationale and Analysis of Agency