Homework: Assess the Importance of Strategy in Public Management
Instructions
Based on the synthesis of your readings, prepare a timeline of the evolution of strategic management, and then explain how it became popular in the public sector. Your timeline can be submitted as an infographic, chart, or another creative format of your choice. Be sure to address the following:
i. Explain why you consider these changes as most important in how they influenced public administration.
ii. Include the political and societal backgrounds, and then explain why the change was necessary.
iii. Assess new challenges in managing resources that evolved in recent years.
iv. Defend these challenges and the steps taken to overcome obstacles.
v. Once you have identified the significant issues that are most meaningful, support your position by recommending opportunities to advance public policy by using strategic management in both the domestic and international realms.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References
i. Indian Health Service. (2017). Understanding the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)/GPRA Modernization Act (GPRAMA). U.S. Department.
ii. Johnsen, Å. (2015). Strategic management thinking and practice in the public sector: A strategic planning for all seasons? Financial Accountability.
iii. Mazouz, B., & Rousseau, A. (2016). Strategic management in public administrations: A results-based approach to strategic public management.
iv. Rosenberg Hansen, J., & Ferlie, E. (2016). Applying strategic management theories in public sector organizations: Developing a typology.