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·6 hours ago----
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·1 day ago----
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----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinTypes of Organizational Change in Dalton TownshipIncremental, strategic and transformational change are all typologies of change in the public sector. Critically compare and contrast these…6 min read·Apr 17, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinPower, Authority, and Change in Dalton TownshipPower and authority are related and interactive concepts, but they can also be differentiated.The best way to explore this topic is to…11 min read·Apr 13, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinMotivation, Meaning, and Deception in Local Municipal Politics: Muskegon County, Michigan, USAIntroduction10 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinFormal and Informal Organizational Change in Dalton TownshipOver the last twelve months I have initiated changes to the formal structure of Dalton Township through which zoning enforcement actions…10 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinDecentralization, Autonomy, Accountability, and Local Governance in Dalton, Muskegon, Michigan, USAA functioning society requires decision making structures and feedback mechanisms allowing for corrections. Local autonomy allows for the…10 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
Jeffrey Alexander MartinCovid Response and Centralization in Dalton, Muskegon, Michigan, USATo understand the response to Covid is a difficult project for several reasons. One, it has occurred over a long period of time. Two, the…13 min read·Apr 9, 2024----