Performance and Accountability in Public Services
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This 17 page paper looks at issues of performance measurement and accountability, specifically in the public sector in the UK. The paper is divided into four parts. The first considers the need for a stakeholder approach to decision making with the interests of the wider environment and non primary goals to be included. The second part of the paper examines the use of league tables in ranking public service performance. The third part of the paper considers how the NHS is accountable and compares it to local authorities, and the last part of the paper then considers how statistics can be used from a league table and showing what can be ascertained form the tables, and also demonstrates the limitations of performance tables. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEaccuntbty.rtf

Performance-Based Monitoring
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Performance monitoring refers to a system or process for measuring the results achieved by public programs. In this 1 page paper, the writer thoroughly explains the concept, performance indicators, and the role of feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Perfbase.wps

Planning for Sufficient Public Housing
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A 7 page paper discussing considerations for the city council of a fictitious city of 250,000 as the council embarks on a five-year study of zoning to control urban sprawl in the economically healthy and rapidly-growing city. The paper uses the example of the decay of downtown Detroit and sprawl into outlying suburban areas as an example of what to avoid. The paper discusses how changes in zoning laws and allowing private developers downtown areas could have benefited the city, using Portland, Oregon as a positive example. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSurbanHous.wps

Policy Analysis / Paying Teens Money to Avoid Pregnancy
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In this 6 page case analysis, the writer evaluates a plan proposed by Denver, Colorado's Planned Parenthood Chapter to pay certain teenage girls a dollar a day for avoiding pregnancy. The social ramifications of this controversial idea are assessed and the writer takes the position of the National Board for this esteemed association in deciding whether to support or ex-communicated the Denver Chapter for actually implementing the idea-- one that is in direct violation of Planned Parenthood's stated goals and ideology. All sides are considered and recommendations are made. Based on case handout.. no longer available. No Bibliography.
Filename: Policywr.wps

Port Privatization
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A 30 page paper the effects of privatization on the operations and productivity of many of the world's ports. One aspect of increased globalization has been to illustrate in clear terms the benefits of competition and free-market conditions, and the same principles apply to port operation. It behooves national governments to establish conditions conducive to economic development, but those conditions are not limited to favorable tax structures and providing an educated workforce. Privatization of ports is a factor not often recognized as being necessary for economic growth, but this paper demonstrates that today's most prosperous developing nations are those whose international ports have been privatized and now operate under the flag of competition, efficiency and free trade. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: KSportPriv.wps

Portland, Oregon
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An 11 page paper that offers a general overview of the city of Portland. Subheadings include: history, politics, government, and geography; the economy and tax issues and current issues facing the metropolitan area of Portland. Information includes population, location, industry, revenue generating strategies, controlling urban sprawl and type of government, among other aspects of this region. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGprtlnd.wps

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