Jeffrey Alexander MartinFiscal Coordination Between GovernmentsWhy is fiscal co-ordination between different tiers of government difficult to achieve? How might these difficulties be resolved?5 min read·1 day ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinGovernment Decentralization in MichiganOutline the different state models of decentralisation and evaluate their role in facilitating democratic local governance.4 min read·2 days ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinThree Types of InterviewsDiscuss the three different types of interviews and when they would be used: Structured, Semi-structured, Unstructured.4 min read·3 days ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinFour Types of Scales in ResearchExplain the following using examples: Ordinal scales, Preference scales, Nominal scales, Binary scales.5 min read·4 days ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinThree Types of StudiesUsing examples, explain when the following would be used in research: Cross sectional study, Case study, Participatory Action Research.5 min read·5 days ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinPerformance Management Systems in Business and GovernmentWhat steps would you recommend be taken to ensure performance management systems succeed in ensuring strategic goals are achieved, and…5 min read·6 days ago----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinCairney’s Complexity Theory in Public PolicyDoes Cairney’s model of complexity theory in public policy provide a useful means for strategists to pursue their goals? Discuss with…5 min read·May 5, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinStrategic Planning in PracticeThe rational model of the strategic public policy cycle has been criticised as overly linear, reductive and taking insufficient account of…5 min read·May 4, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinManagement and LeadershipManagement and leadership are often seen as different skills. Mintzberg (1979), who writes on effective management styles, did not…5 min read·Apr 19, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinModes of Political RuleOrganisational politics can influence others. Discuss Morgan’s modes of political rule in organisations concluding whether politics is a…6 min read·Apr 18, 2024----