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 5Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1
- Provide background information about the agency’s key historical events, mission, and goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction)
- Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this section Agency Functions)
- 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)
- Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons. (Title this section Rationale for Selecting Agency)
- 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
