DUE 5/12

PADM 804

Discussion Assignment Instructions

You will complete 2 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 750 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. In Module 8: Week 8 you must submit your replies by no later than 11:59pm (ET) on Friday.

For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 4 scholarly citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. You must provide a biblical based support for your response. Acceptable sources include: course read items, peer-reviewed journal articles, and the Bible.

Your responses should include a salutation and be academically written.

As doctoral students, you should be aware of the professional associations related to our field of public administration.  The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is our professional association and publishes several journals including the  Public Administration Review.  The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredits graduate programs in our field. 

The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) assists government leaders solve critical challenges in public administration. The congressionally chartered non-partisan, non-profit Academy includes over 1,000 Fellows including former cabinet officers, Members of Congress, governors, mayors, state legislators, prominent scholars, and public administrators.  

Recently, The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) completed a study of the future of intergovernmental management and relations in the U.S.  

Discuss the following concerns The Academy developed during its study:

· What are the critical intergovernmental challenges that need to be addressed? 

· What are the current barriers to effective consultation and collaboration at both the enterprise and program levels within and across levels of government?  

· What procedural or institutional changes might best reduce those barriers? 

· How might needed institutional capacity be managed and funded? 

PADM 804

Discussion Assignment Instructions

You will complete 2 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 750 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. In Module 8: Week 8 you must submit your replies by no later than 11:59pm (ET) on Friday.

For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 4 scholarly citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. You must provide a biblical based support for your response. Acceptable sources include: course read items, peer-reviewed journal articles, and the Bible.

Your responses should include a salutation and be academically written.

PADM 804

Discussion Assignment Instructions

You will complete 2 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 750 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. In Module 8: Week 8 you must submit your replies by no later than 11:59pm (ET) on Friday.

For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 4 scholarly citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. You must provide a biblical based support for your response. Acceptable sources include: course read items, peer-reviewed journal articles, and the Bible.

Your responses should include a salutation and be academically written.

As doctoral students, you should be aware of the professional associations related to our field of public administration.  The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is our professional association and publishes several journals including the  Public Administration Review.  The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredits graduate programs in our field. 

The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) assists government leaders solve critical challenges in public administration. The congressionally chartered non-partisan, non-profit Academy includes over 1,000 Fellows including former cabinet officers, Members of Congress, governors, mayors, state legislators, prominent scholars, and public administrators.  

Recently, The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) completed a study of the future of intergovernmental management and relations in the U.S.  

Discuss the following concerns The Academy developed during its study:

· What are the critical intergovernmental challenges that need to be addressed? 

· What are the current barriers to effective consultation and collaboration at both the enterprise and program levels within and across levels of government?  

· What procedural or institutional changes might best reduce those barriers? 

· How might needed institutional capacity be managed and funded?