California State University Northridge 1995 Chicago Heat Wave Essay

The final paper will be a minimum of 10 to 12 pages long. Make sure to include peer-reviewed academic references as well as utilize the proper APA format.

Paper Expectations:

1. You are able to conceptualize and specifically identify issues in public administration discussed in class and the readings. (up to 2 points)
2. You have clearly explained the crisis situation that occurred. (up to 3 points)
   1. How and why was it a crisis situation?
3. You have explained which public agencies were involved.
   1. What were the agencies at the various levels of government (federal, state, and local)? (up to 3 points)
   2. Which agencies took the lead and what was their roles and responsibilities? (up to 2 points)
4. You have explained issues of federalism and intergovernmental relations.
   1. How did the public agencies cooperate and collaborate with one another to address the crisis? (up to 3 points)
   2. What issues or concerns did you identify? Explain. (Up to 3 points)
   3. What were the positive and negatives takeaways? (up to 3 points)
5. You have addressed the governance concerns.
   1. What other contracted non-profit or private agencies/organizations shared public management authority? Explain who else was involved and what role and responsibility they had. (up to 3 points)
   2. Did the public and private/non-profit agencies effectively communicate and share authority? Why or why not? (up to 2 points)
   3. Were there any interorganizational collaboration concerns? Explain. (up to 2 points)
6. You have explained whether the government’s response to the crisis situation was effective and/or efficient.
   1. Why do you believe it was or was not effective, and/or efficient? Provide a detailed analysis to explain. (up to 3 points)
7. You have explained the role of politics in administration.
   1. How did politics play a role influencing administration? (up to 3 points)
8. You have explained your own thoughts and conclusions concerning the government’s response.
   1. Did government successfully address the crisis? Why or why not? (up to 3 points)
   2. What overall lessons can be shared on the success or failure? (up to 3 points)
9. You have followed the instructions for the assignment. (up to 2 points)