The primary intent of this paper is to discuss the efforts of U.S. Representative Harold Ford, to address certain problems confronting members of his constituency. These efforts involve the introduction of legislation as well as dealing with a federal agency in order to assist the constituents. These efforts on the part of Congressman Ford are very significant for several reasons: The intervention on behalf of the elderly residents represented an attempt to address the needs of one of the most neglected segments of the American population —the elderly. The Health Care Legislation introduced by the Congressman is more comprehensive than what exists at the moment; and the National Gas Pricing Amendments Act attempted to challenge the dominant role of the oligarchic oil companies in determining the price of natural gas. The main sources of information were Congressional Research Service Reports, and Inter-office Memoranda from Congressman Ford’s Washington office. Also a wide variety of secondary information, periodicals and books was used.

The primary purpose of this paper is to examine some of the critical issues inherent in the administration of employee assistance programs (EAPs). The focus is on these critical issues in an attempt to analyze those problems confronting the administration of EAPs. This study is significant because of the widespread concern over increasing losses in employee productivity within organizations. In an effort to correct this situation, EAPs have been implemented by various organizations both in the private as well as public sectors. Although EAPs are largely successful, critical problems continue to challenge the administration of such programs, Moreover, in order to define successful strategies to deal with troubled employees, management must consider certain critical issues associated with employee assistance programs (EAPs). These issues include the following: 1. Problem areas that exist in a particular employee population 2. The significance of the impact of those problems upon the organization 3. Approaches to be considered in addressing problem areas 4. Compliance with federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations The major findings of this study reveal that in order for an EAP to be effective, the organization must examine its own individual needs and shape its EAP to those needs. At the same time, it is essential for the organization to strive for the flexibility necessary to adapt the organization’s structure to the changing needs of its workforce. Furthermore, these conditions must be continually met in order for employee assistance programs (EAPs) to remain successful. This process of integrating EAP functions with organizational goals is achieved through strategic planning. This study relies mainly on information obtained fran a variety of secondary sources which includes books, scholarly journals, periodicals and urpublished materials.

The purpose of this study is to focus on the problem of communication within the Office of Grant, Planning, Management and Support in the Depart ment of Community and Human Development - City of Atlanta. To have an adequate flow of communication in any organization, clearly defined goals and objectives must be understood by the members of that organization. This is a participant-observer study which is based upon a six month internship within the Office of Grant, Planning, Management and Support. Much of the information used in this study was obtained through informal communication with line and staff persons in the Office of Grant, Planning, Management and Support. Recommendations are given on how an adequate flow of communication could enhance and improve the operations within the Office of Grant, Planning, Management and Support as well as raise the morale of the employees in that office.

The primary intent of this degree paper is to discuss the functions of the Brooke-Hancock-Jeffersofl (BHJ) Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission, a regional commission in the Upper Ohio Valley, and the effects of decreased funding onthis organization’s ability to provide services to area governments. An attempt has also been made to present alternative solutions of reducing staff and personnel without threatening the exist ence of the organization itself. Private and public organiza tions’ solutions are presented along with those of the writer. Regional planning commissions have played key roles in com municating regional needs to state and federal agencies and offices; initiating or suggesting programs or policies to area governments which would address local problems; and facilitat ing the use of available public funds for local projects. These types of organizations have been instrumental in getting county and municipal governments to work together on issues and prob lems that transcend state, county and local boundaries. How ever, the point of this discussion is how such organizations deal with a decline in funds which would affect the delivery of the aforementioned services. The BHJ Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission is pre sented as an organization that faced the problem, derived and initiated a method of cutting back services and personnel, and retained a high quality and quantity of services rendered. The main sources of information were notes made during the internship experience, books that provided insights on the types of regional planning commissions and the definition of cutback management, and the BHJ Regional Development Plan. Personal interviews were also conducted with practitioners in the field of cutback management.

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This study was undertaken to examine the Supervisor's span of control in the 1981 Summer Youth Employment Program's worksite monitoring unit. In conducting the study, interviews were administered to the worksite monitoring interns of the unit, the worksite monitoring supervisor and the coordinator of Program Development of the 1981 Summer Youth Employment Program. The interviewers discovered a number of problems. The study found that there 'vas indeed a problem with the worksite monitoring supervisor's span of control, and it did not lend itself to effective management. This paper suggests a number of recommendations to reduce certain factors which contributed to problems with the worksite monitoring supervisor's span of control, and how to increase productivity in the worksite monitoring unit of the summer program.

The major goal of this degree paper is to assess evaluate the effects of incorporating a computer based-word processing system in Field Support of the Internal Revenue Service. An attempt has been made to focus on the stated goals and objectives of this technological advancement. The purpose of Field Support is to provide technical and clerical assistance to Revenue Officers in the Atlanta District. A centralized unit was agreed upon to serve the professional needs and assist the Revenue Officers in their collection of delinquent or unassessed taxes. This study is significant because of the fact that automation involves serious controversy. Some view it as an attempt to modernize an organization's operations and effect cost-saving measures, while others view automation as an attempt to reduce staff and excerbated informal relationships within the organization. A major finding of the study is that with the installation of the automated system into Field Support, there was increased quality of work, increased effectiveness in accomplishment of work, and increased efficiency. The main sources of information were journals, books and reports which included Public Administration Review and unpublished surveys and statistics of Field Support.

The objective of this study is to examine the need for commercial development in Ward Eight of Washington, D. C. To determine the need for development the writer identified and described the existing businesses in the ward, as well as discussed the prevailing economic conditions in the area. The study demonstrates that the need for commercial development is due primarily to the need for a more diverse and competitive commercial district in the ward. The need for development is also due to the loss of business in consumers' dollars by Ward Eight entrepreneurs to other commercial areas outside of the ward. The analysis demonstrates further that the businesses located in Ward Eight do not nor cannot offer employment to a large number of Ward Eight residents; therefore, a need exists for the kind of businesses that can offer increased employment opportunities for the residents of the area. The writer finds that the three explanations mentioned above are conditions that help create the need for commercial development in Ward Eight of Washington, D. C. The information in this study was obtained from primary and secondary sources. Primary data were gathered from interviews and a survey using a structured questionnaire. Secondary sources .of information for the study were obtained from books, government publications, magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals. A descriptive analysis was used as a methodological approach in this study.

This study was undertaken to examine why the Office of Housing Rehabilitation has failed to adequately process loan and grant applications. The problem centers around the fact that the demands made on the personnel of the Office of Housing Rehabilitation are beyond their capabilities. Motivation and inadequacy of staff are discussed as possible causes. Both of these aspects of the problem are addressed in separate sections of the paper, namely (1) Motivation and Job Performance; (2) The Staff: A Focus on Demands, Size and Development. Recommendations for the solution of this problem involve more cooperation with and trust for the employees by management, and greater input into the decision-making process by the employees.

The primary intent of this study is to examine the issues surrounding the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit Law and determine whether or not the existing law warrants continuation on all highways. The issues addressed in the paper are the historical background of the law, costs, benefits and savings associated with the law, enforcement and compliance, and support for and opposition to the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit Law. The findings of the study showed that the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit Law has proven to be effective in reducing costs through reduced fuel consumption. In addition, this law is also an effective safety measure in reducing fatalities on highways. The writer recommends that the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit Law should be maintained on all highways in this country. In strengthening the enforcement of the law, the writer further recommends that additional funds be provided to assist state patrol agencies. The main sources of information were secondary which included data from statistical abstracts, Federal Highway Administration documents, printed congressional committee hearings and reports. The primary sources utilized were derived from interviews with representatives of the Georgia Motorist Trucking Association and the Federal Highway Administration. In the event that policymakers increase the national maximum speed limit, the writer recommends that the federal government impose an additional safety measure such as requiring all states to enforce mandatory seatbelt usage to prevent the potential increase in the number of fatalities that may result from a higher speed limit.