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The U.S. Civil Service, 2007.
This paper presents a historical overview of the U.S. civil service as an example of human resource management in public administration (PA).
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 31 sources, APA, £ 69.95
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This paper explains that the 1871 Civil Service Commission report on the spoils system, which stated its moral debase, led to the
Pendleton Act of 1883, which created a merit-based system of employment for federal employees. The author points out that, in an environment where Americans remain unenthusiastic about government service because of low pay and a cultural anti-government feeling, the challenges to the civil service system include finding quality employees, increasing accountability and promoting a more democratic bureaucracy in which citizen involvement is the norm. The author emphasizes that the values of public administration are the quest for efficiency, increased accountability, social equity, empowering citizens during the discourse phase and ethics with honest and open government.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pre-Pendleton
Pendleton and the Growth of P.A.
Expanding Opportunity in Public Service
Now What
The Conservative Era and Civil Service
Civil Service in the 21st Century
Civil Service 2025
Conclusions
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"NPR was one part of a larger organizational thrust by the Clinton administration. In 1993, Clinton/Gore passed the Government Performance and Results (GPR) Act. Clearly, the framing of the issues is indicative of the tenor of the times. The GPR mandated that each federal agency introduce a strategic plan by 1997. The effect of this measure was to limit organizations from being funded from year to year without accountability. Instead, each federal agency had to list outcomes and time lines in order to validate its existence."
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The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 2006.
A summary of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and its consequences to date.
5,017 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 88.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, signed into law by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The paper examines its objective and its shortcomings as well as whether, in fact, it has actually achieved its intended purpose. The paper concludes with a list of questions that still remain to be answered regarding the efficacy of the Act and suggests that there is yet much to be done in Civil Service reform.
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"If the government is the Titanic, then the Civil Service bureaucracy is the iceberg. It is the seemingly immovable object against which one administration after another has failed to evade. The problem has been that the Civil Service system had never really worked on a meritocracy basis, where those who provide skill, accountability, and the experience to delivering quality public service. From the original political appointees who created their own world of patronage and spoils, based on instructions from political machines "back home", such as Tammany Hall in New York, or Mark Hanna's Cleveland home base, there grew an enormous bureaucracy who became fixtures- who remained no matter which party was in power, and who were basically the only ones who knew what to do and when to do it (or when not to). Political appointees still filled the top management spots, but their influence was infrequently felt unless and until a very forceful personality took charge."
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Civil Service, 2004.
An opinion paper, which argues that military service should be mandatory.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper provides definitive proof that civil service should be mandatory at the age of eighteen. It explains that mandatory civil service would allow those that are not in the military to contribute to the well-being of the nation. It also argues that President Bush and his administration support the idea of civil service work for young people. The writer also states that civil service work could be very beneficial to young people aged 18 to 24 because it provides them with the stability and the skills that they need to help them for the rest of their lives.
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"The war in Iraq has spawned a debate over whether or not all persons should have to spend some time in the civil service when they reach the age of eighteen. There are huge sacrifices that are being made in Iraq and Afghanistan but they only really affecting working class Americans. Not everyone can be in the military but everyone can participate in various aspects of the civil service. The purpose of this paper is to provide definitive proof that civil service should be mandatory at the age of eighteen."
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Race Relations and the U.S. Supreme Court, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of the U.S. Supreme Court, from the end of the Civil War through 1917, to support the beliefs that truly all men are created equal.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the use of the U.S. Supreme Court by Blacks, Chinese and others to end discrimination, segregation and disenfranchisement by initiating and challenging regional legal decisions. The paper describes important U.S. Supreme court cases of this period: Roberts vs. the City of Boston ("separate but equal" doctrine), Ho Ah Kow vs. Nunan (discrimination against Chinese), Plessy vs. Ferguson (state's rights to enact its own laws) and Buchanan vs. Warley ( states cannot officially segregate African Americans into residential districts).
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"For example, the Chinese, who comprised a critical element in building the fortunes of the West, were denied many of the rights whites freely enjoyed. The Chinese persevered in this hostile climate and succeeded in broadening the definition of "American." The Chinese achieved Constitutional rights and led the way for other immigrant groups yet to come. In Ho ah Kow vs. Nunan, Ho Ah Kow sued a San Francisco sheriff who followed a racially-motivated law that decreed all prisoners have their hair cut at the uniform length of one inch long upon entering jail."
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New York Civil Service, 2002.
A report on the need for improving the pay and status of New York City police and fire officers, following September 11.
13,859 words (approx. 55.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 174.95
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This paper explores the current status of New York City's police and fire services, focusing on the need to maintain or improve the morale and efficiency of the city's civil service. Given the city?s commitment to budget cuts and vocal opposition to salary cuts, the city is faced with two options. Either it must change the way that it works, or fire thousands of people. In this environment, it is essential that the city retain the commitment of its employees. The paper includes copies of the interview questions and answers used in this study.
Contents:
Introduction
Thesis Proposal
Literature Review
Methodologies
Research Process
Interviews
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"New York City seems on the verge of a looming crisis. With a dwindling revenue base and newfound obligations associated with security issues, it has been the task of the Bloomberg administration not only to continue Giuliani's legacy of responsible city management but merely to keep the city solvent. Among one of the main tasks facing the city's administration has been to maintain or improve the morale and efficiency of the city's civil service. If seen as a separate country, the economy of New York City rank 14th among the world's largest economies; larger than Australia, the Netherlands or Russia."
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Globalization and the U.S. Industrial Revolution, 2006.
An analysis and comparison between the impact of globalization and the industrial revolution on the U.S.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This paper describes and defines the contemporary social change of globalization, particularly as it relates to the United States. Next, the paper discusses the historical background of U.S.'s industrial revolution. The paper them compares and contrasts these two social phenomena, including their impact on human and civil rights, the economy and the U.S.'s international position.
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"Globalization is a term that came into popular usage in the mid 1980's. It was used to describe the increased movement of people, knowledge and ideas, and goods and money across national borders that has led to increased interconnectedness among the world's populations, economically, politically, socially and culturally. Globalization is characterized commonly in economic terms such as the colloquially phrased "global marketplace." This process has many social and political implications as well. Social scientists often associate cultural modernization with globalization, that is, crossing borders and mixing one culture with another to create a new cultural phenomenon. At the global level, the paradigm of globalization is characterized through the quagmires it poses to the role of governments in international affairs and the global economy."
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U.S. vs. China Legal Systems, 2007.
This paper discusses and compares the legal systems of the U.S. and of China.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the U.S. criminal justice system is framed after the ideal of justice for all and equal protection for all through a common civil law, interpreted by its courts. On the other hand, the writer notes that codified laws and statutes established by the legislature have guided China's criminal justice system. The writer discusses that the cultural differences between the U.S. and China are seen to be simplified and bridged by modern information technology, and many observe concrete progress in the replacement of the rule of men with the rule of law. The writer concludes that some still believe that Mao Zedong is the greatest revolutionary, that Abraham Lincoln was a dictator who destroyed the ideals of the colonists and that the American criminal justice system has now become one of the most corrupt in the world.
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Abstract
Introduction
Review of Literature
Method
Findings and Conclusion
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"Sachs writes that despite America's overall wealth as a nation, its people now live in a society of great and indescribable fear of their legal system, their lawyers and the prison system, the loss of health care in a system with no health plan and losing their jobs. He says that Americans are afraid of questioning the system and become gullible victims to propaganda. The issue on terrorism has so engaged them that their attention has been swayed out of their own society's ills. Sachs believes that they have projected their fear into foreign terrorists and ignored the increasing corruption and repression in their legal system. Lawyers, judges and courts trample upon the freedom Americans thought they had. He warns travelers and those wanting to visit or work in America to reconsider the risks of being in a country with one of the most crooked legal systems in the world."
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Nicaragua: The Cost of U.S. Forms of Control, 2002.
Discussion of the history and impact of U.S. foreign policy toward Nicaragua. Emphasis is placed on the effects of the Contra war.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 30.95
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Nicaragua is the largest of the Central American republics. U.S. imperialism has done a lot of harm to this Central American country, especially through the reality of the Contra war, which the U.S. supported and conducted throughout the 1980s. To be sure, the Contra war left an indelible mark on the Nicaraguan personality. The history of Nicaragua is a story about American supported authoritarianism and civil war. The violence that has been exported from the United States in this effort has had a drastic impact on the Nicaraguan people.
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Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 1999.
Examines Act, looking at its background, aims, provisions, effectiveness and the need for reform.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 33.95
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"Introduction
Federal employees are not covered by many of the same regulations to which employees in private industry are subject, and many among the general public associate "bureaucrats" with federal employees. The federal government is often perceived as being unwieldy, inefficient, and a bastion of employees who would not be able to perform effectively in private industry. In 1978, Congress tried to address these concerns with the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA), the last major overhaul of the federal employment system. In the intervening 20 years, the Act has been both lauded and criticized for its effects with even its supporters calling for additional reform. This research examines the Act and its effects over the past two decades from a human resource management perspective."
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Civil Service in Japan, 1993.
A look at the recruitment and selection, organization, power and influence.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, £ 55.95
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"Upper Civil Service in Japan
This paper will discuss various aspects of the Japanese upper, or higher, civil service, including recruitment and organization, and will discuss the power and influence of the civil service in the government.
The recruitment of civil servants is probably more important in Japan than in any other country because of certain factors which are unique to Japan. First of all, it has become customary in Japan for civil servants to enjoy lifetime employment. Second, decentralized recruiting and an extremely low degree of lateral mobility have created a cautious and competitive recruitment system. Third, the multiple track recruiting system has raised the stakes of initial recruitment, since future leaders are identified and selected during the process. Finally..."
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Racial and Economic Equality and Opportunity in the U.S. from 1865 to 1914, 1994.
The argument that the U.S. practiced inequality toward minorities and the poor between the Civil War and WWI in opposition to the American Dream.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, £ 44.95
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"Equality and Opportunity in America, 1865-1914
This paper will discuss the connected themes of equality and opportunity in the United States between the Civil War and the First World War. The American dream has always been that economic and social success is available to anyone, regardless of his or her background, who is willing to work hard enough. This paper will discuss the argument that equality and opportunity did not apply in the same degree to all individuals and groups in the United States during this time period. Racial and ethnic minorities did not all have the same opportunities to advance themselves economically and socially; in addition, those starting out in life with economic disadvantages were seldom able to achieve the dream of success which was held before them in popular culture. The first part of the paper will examine this dream and..."
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Land in the U.S., 2008.
A look at how land has been a source of conflict in the U.S.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper gives an overview of how land became the source of conflict in the United States during the time of the pioneers and how land had become one reason for the Civil War.
Outline:
What Caused the Westward Movement?
What about the Native Americans?
Is Land a Cause of the Civil War?
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"As more and more people from Europe migrated to the eastern states of the United States, crowding was becoming a problem. There were two main factors why settlers decided to venture to the westward regions of the United States. These are the push and the pull factors. Pioneer settlers were pushed to go west because of the difficulty of finding good jobs that paid enough in the east. Since more and more European immigrants have decided to settle in the eastern states, the opportunity of getting a job decreased. Finding land to farm also became a major burden of the early settlers since not enough land are being divided and parceled out in the eastern states. Other pioneers were pushed to go west because of their dissatisfaction with the new industries that were being developed in the east. "
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U.S Domestic and Foreign Policy, 2002.
An examination of the period 1960-1974.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, £ 49.95
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Examines the period 1960-1974. Argues that U.S. made effective progress domestically in the area of civil rights which gave minorities & women greater freedoms & rights. Contends U.S. foreign policy did not promote progress abroad. U.S. focus on the Cold War and Vietnam policy. Policies of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon.
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"This study will argue that between 1960 and 1974 the United States was an effective champion of progress at home, but did little to promote it abroad. Specifically, with respect to progress at home, political and social leaders and activists advanced the cause of civil rights during this period. The civil rights movement affected for the better the lives of blacks and other minorities and women, groups which had been restricted in their freedoms and rights in the past. The reason for the lack of the promotion of progress abroad was that the United States was fixated in those years on the Cold War. Foreign policy was based not on the desire to help the people of other nations politically, socially or economically, but rather to fight the communists, particularly the dreaded Soviet Union, and to fight them specifically in the poor nations of the Third World. Those..."
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The U.S. and the Roman Empire, 2008.
This paper examines a comparison between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper attempts to determine the myriad factors that are involved in the current downturn in U.S. influence while also examining what brought about the fall of Rome. The paper discusses the politics, social welfare, philosophy, military strength and capability and the ability to change and adapt within both civilizations. The paper also highlights many comparative points between the United States and Rome as well as points where the Americans differ from the Romans. The paper is sure that further research and exploration could easily prove that empires always fall and that power never lasts.
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"It is, at least on the surface, an easy comparison to make between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States. Indeed the arguments for a direct comparison are manifest. But, are they accurate? Can an empire that reigned over the known world for centuries be compared to a current collapse of the United States's popular opinion and economy throughout the world? Perhaps. The truth is that in the timeline, the United States has held preeminence among the other nations of the world only since the collapse of the Soviet Union just a little over ten years ago - and that does not make an empire. "
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