RATIONALE AND ANALIS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PAD 530 Assignment 1 Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1  

Due Week 2 and worth 100 points

Refer to the Scenario for Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1

1  Provide background information about the agency’s key historical events, mission, and goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction)

2  Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this section Agency Functions)

3  Analyze at least two (2) current events involving the agency that might have implications to personnel management. (Use the e-Activities from Week 1 and Week 2.) (Title this section Agency News)

4  Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons. (Title this section Rationale for Selecting Agency)

5  Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. (Include no more than one non-government Website)

Some government websites you may want to consider are:

•   U.S. Government Website 

•   Office of Personnel Management Website 

•   FedWorld Website 

RATIONALE AND ANALIS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PAD 530 Assignment 1 Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1  

Due Week 2 and worth 100 points

Refer to the Scenario for Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1

1  Provide background information about the agency’s key historical events, mission, and goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction)

2  Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this section Agency Functions)

3  Analyze at least two (2) current events involving the agency that might have implications to personnel management. (Use the e-Activities from Week 1 and Week 2.) (Title this section Agency News)

4  Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons. (Title this section Rationale for Selecting Agency)

5  Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. (Include no more than one non-government Website)

Some government websites you may want to consider are:

•   U.S. Government Website 

•   Office of Personnel Management Website 

•   FedWorld Website