management - public affairs ASSIGNMENT S

My  Second  Assignment  going  to  be:-­‐  

Unit 2: Website Discussion

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Description

Each unit, class members search for websites that focus on a single assigned topic. One or two topic choices are given for each unit’s discussion; where there are two topics, students select one. They will then find three to five websites that add something interesting to the course texts and any key ideas discussion on this topic.

To the extent possible, sites chosen should not duplicate those used by other class members. Websites can include a range of media including videos in addition to text. However, given the course content it is best to emphasize text-based material.

Websites chosen should offer thorough exploration of a topic, rather than a short description or definition. Wikipedia should not be used instead of a required site, though depending on the topic it may provide useful background information.

Posting and Format

A websites discussion of 200-300 words is posted (not attached) as a single message into a discussion thread, no later than 11 p.m. Central on Wednesday. It describes connections of the chosen sites to course concepts and explains why the student finds them interesting and/or important.

Parenthetic page citations will be given for course texts but a reference list is not necessary unless sources other than the text or the chosen websites are cited. The chosen websites are shown as live links. The websites discussion is posted as a single message in the appropriate forum, labeled with the name of the topic.

Due Date and Submission Requirements

By 11 p.m. Central on Friday, class members post responses to the web discussion of two other students, showing that they have reviewed the websites provided, and commenting on points of interest that connect with course materials.

This Unit's Website Discussion

For this unit, examine one of these two important elements in the political environment of public organizations: the influence of interest groups on public policy, or government regulation of business.              

This is an example for my second assignment: “one of my classmates post this TODAY”

WK2 Websites Discussion

Topic: Influence of interest groups on public policy Website #1: http://grprofessionals.org/news-resources/resources-for-lobbying-disclosure- act-and-hloga-for-lobbyists/ (Links to an external site.) This website found under the parent website of Association of Public Relations Professions, provides a wealth of information which correlates to the topic listed above. First, it promotes the ethical duties of public interest groups whom lobby for/within our government. Second, it briefly mentions the idea that transparency is one important key to the continued direct access of public interests groups for administration policies (Peters, 176). Third, the basic premise of those who lobby for their special interest somehow negates the negative image of “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” portrayed by Peters (170).

Website #2: http://www.apa.org/about/gr/education/advocacy/2009/elc-support.aspx (Links to an external site.) This website was a rather fun one as I have had the opportunity to participate in this one for a variety of endeavors. The one listed here however, is designed to lobby for “increased funding for the Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program, the only federal program solely dedicated to the support of psychology education/training.” When reviewing Peters the concept which struck was the “required consultation for new regulations” although not mentioned in this website, the experiences that I have had were when I was actively sought for my expertise in this or that venue. What I fear is that sometimes they solicit those who want control rather than promote the advancement of policy – another thought found in Peters (175).

Website #3: http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/mems.php (Links to an external site.) This website was highly specific and outlined a wide variety of current interest groups. Specifically, they outline “who has the most juice” on Capitol Hill. Here it reminds me of the idea that some special interest groups will lobby to gain their agenda (Peters, 178). Specifically, it reminds of the specific type of system institutional as promoted where there are legitimate interactions between the interest group and administrations – as such – the covert versus the overt of it all!

Warm Regards,

MiKi

Word Count: 275 +/- References Peters, B. Guy, 2010. The Politics of Bureaucracy: An Introduction to Comparative Public Administration. New York, NY: Routledge