Assignment 1: Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected.

you will take on the role of a consultant for a government agency. Your consulting firm has been asked by the agency to research it, interview representatives within the agency, compile a report, and provide recommendations for improvement. The first role of the consultant is to become familiar with the agency, its departments, and key actors. Select a local, county, state, or federal agency and a department within the agency.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1

1. Provide background information about the agency’s key historical events, mission, and goals /

objectives. (Title this section Introduction)

2. Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this

section Agency Functions)

3. Analyze at least two (2) current events involving the agency that might have implications to

personnel management (Title this section

Agency News)

4. Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons. (Title this

section Rationale for Selecting Agency)

5. List at least four (4) academic sources and government Websites you expect to access in your

research. (Include no more than one (1) non-government Website)

Some Websites you may want to access are:

o U.S. Government Website located at www.usa.gov

o Office of Personnel Management Website located at www.opm.gov

o FedWorld Website located at http://www.fedworld.gov/