Assume the role of a consultant who works for a consulting firm that has asked you to research this agency and file a report with the vice president of public programs and client support. This report will be reviewed by the VP as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.
***My topic is:
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) helps veterans receive benefits, such as educational and financial resources.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/
Write a 6–8 page paper (including title and reference page), titled Part 1: Rationale and Analysis for the [Selected Agency], in which you separate the content into the following sections:
Introduction.
Functions of the Agency.
Rationale.
Analysis of the Selected Agency. Develop an in-depth analysis of the selected agency’s planning, organizational design, and implementation, and then provide recommendations for improvement. Research related academic sources, the agency’s website, or a relevant government website.
Analysis of Policy Implementation.
Recommendations for Planning and Implementation.
References.
Instructions
Explain the rationale for selecting the agency by providing background information about the agency or department, its mission, goals, and objectives.
This will go into the section titled Introduction.
Describe at least two functions of this agency.
Analyze two major milestones, (internal or external), affecting the agency’s success and one result of the effectiveness of the agency’s planning, or implementation functions.
Cite a current event that illustrates the achievement of at least one of the major milestones
Analyze two possible causes (internal or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organization’s implementation of its policy and meeting its goals and objectives.
Cite a current event that illustrates how the organization’s implementation was impeded.
Recommend one strategy (from the previous criterion) that the agency could implement to improve its effectiveness in the areas of planning, organization, and implementation.
Support the recommendation with an explanation.
Use at least two quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. Include no more than one nongovernment websi
