PUB4871 Assignment 3 Full Solutions 2024 - DUE 16 August 2024

PUB4871 Assignment 3 Full Solutions 2024 - DUE 16 August 2024 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... PUB4871 – Reflective Public Administration Assessment 3 Due date: 16 August 2024 @ 23:00 Please take note that the due date will not be extended. Ensure you get the prescribed book beforehand. Read the study guide and themes carefully to ensure your success. Visit the library to get access to the recommended books and e-reserves before you start with the assessment. Turn It In will be used to ensure that content is original. Assignment content that is copied or created by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that includes the use of sites like Chat GPT will be failed. All four (4) questions are compulsory. QUESTION NUMBER TOTAL MARK QUESTION COMPLETED? No Yes Question 1 25 Question 2 25 Question 3 25 Question 4 25 Total mark for Assessment 3 100 PUB4871 Page | 2 QUESTION 1 You have to write a one-page letter to Mr Woodrow Wilson. In this letter you need to explain to Mr Wilson the challenges being experienced after the implementation of New Public Management (NPM). Example of letter: REQUIREMENTS FOR QUESTION 1 Requirement complied with / Task completed? No Yes Your letter should fit onto one (1) page. You need to think carefully about the content of the letter and its layout. Be clear and don’t waist space. Don’t simple repeat what NPM entails – your focus needs to be on the challenges related to NPM. A reference list must be included at the end of the letter. Be creative. Make use of Times New Roman, 12 pitch and 1.15 line spacing ONLY the second study guide and prescribed text book should be used to answer this question. Your letter will count a maximum of 25 marks. PUB4871 Page | 3 QUESTION 2 By making use of a concept map differentiate between the leading methodologies currently being used in Public Administration. The concept map needs to include an explanation of the methodology and the use thereof. Example: Introduction (maximum 4 sentences) Title:…………. Sources: Conclusion (maximum 4 sentences) Reference list PUB4871 Page | 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUESTION 2 Requirement complied with / Task completed? No Yes Your concept map should fit onto one (1) page. You need to create a title for the concept map. The sources used in the concept map must be included at the end of the concept map. A complete and full reference list must be included at the end of the assignment. An introduction and conclusion is required - maximum 4 sentences. Use the Harvard method of referencing. ONLY your study guides and prescribed text book should be used to answer this question. The concept map above is an example – you are welcome to create your own concept map. Be creative! Your concept map will count a maximum of 25 marks. PUB4871 Page | 5 QUESTION 3 Write a reflection in your reflective journal. Your reflection should be two (2) pages and should be focused on the following topic: “Public administration as the object of research in Public Administration is so complex and vague that no objective or valid research is possible”. Example of reflective journal: PUB4871 Page | 6 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUESTION 3 Requirement complied with / Task completed? No Yes Your reflective journal page should fit onto two (2) page. You need to create a title for the reflective journal. You need to reflect about the topic provided. Show your insight and understanding in your reflective journal. Be analytical and critical. A complete and full reference list must be included at the end of the assignment/reflective journal. In text referencing is optional. Use the Harvard method of referencing. ONLY your study guides and prescribed text book, recommended books and e-reserves should be used to answer this question. The reflective journal above is an example – you are welcome to create your own reflective journal page. Be creative! Your reflective journal will count a maximum of 25 marks. PUB4871 Page | 7 QUESTION 4 Complete the table below by answering the questions in column one (1). Your answers should be provided in column two (2). The marks allocate to each question is indicated in the third (3rd) column. QUESTION ANSWER MARKS Why is research in Public Administration important? 4 Provide a research topic for a research paper relevant to Reflective Public Administration: 2 What is a research problem? Provide research problem relevant to Reflective Public Administration: 4 Explain the meaning of empirical research: 3 What is a literature review? Why is a literature review important? 3 Is Public Administration a social science? Why/why not? 3 How does a researcher know what the current in Public Administration? 4 What is an “epistemic imperative” in Public Administration? 2 PUB4871 Page | 8