Rationale and Analysis of Agency
Assume the role of a consultant who works for a consulting firm that has asked you to research this agency and file a report with the vice president of public programs and client support. This report will be reviewed by the VP as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.
Write a 6–8 page paper (including title and reference page), titled Part 1: Rationale and Analysis for the [Selected Agency], in which you separate the content into the following sections:
Introduction.
Functions of the Agency.
Rationale.
Analysis of the Selected Agency. Develop an in-depth analysis of the selected agency’s planning, organizational design, and implementation, and then provide recommendations for improvement. Research related academic sources, the agency’s website, or a relevant government website.
Analysis of Policy Implementation.
Recommendations for Planning and Implementation.
References.
Agency Selection: Select an agency either from the list below or your own choice of a public agency. Before selecting an agency ensure the agency (or department) is structured to meet the expectations of all the assignments in the course. For public agency selection recommendations, review these websites:
USA.govLinks to an external site..
A–Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and AgenciesLinks to an external site..
U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementLinks to an external site..
The Nonprofit TimesLinks to an external site..
NGO AdvisorLinks to an external site..
City, county, or state governments: Local GovernmentsLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Provide background information about the agency or department, its mission, goals, and objectives. This will go into the section titled Introduction.
Describe two functions of this agency.
Analyze one current event involving this agency.
Explain the rationale for selecting the agency with two justifiable reasons.
Analyze two major milestones, (internal or external), affecting the agency’s success and one result of the effectiveness of the agency’s planning, or implementation functions.
Analyze two possible causes (internal or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organization’s implementation of its policy and meeting its goals and objectives.
Sample Solution
The [Selected Agency] is an organization that works to provide services for individuals within its community. With a mission to improve living conditions, the agency has been working with local and state governments since its inception over 20 years ago. The agency’s primary focus is on providing access to resources such as housing, employment assistance, health care and other basic human needs. In order to support these efforts, the agency operates multiple centers throughout the city which offer various programs and services designed specifically for those in need. In conducting analysis of this organization’s current operations we have identified several key areas: Human Resources Management strategies; Financial Planning & Budgeting; Programs & Services Offered; Community Engagement/Outreach; Monitoring & Evaluation procedures, among others. Our research found that the [Selected Agency] has implemented sound HR practices in terms of recruitment processes and employee development initiatives including training sessions relevant to their staff needs (such as motivational workshops).
