Publications Authored by Bacha Kebede Debela

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    Journal Article Case Study

    Case study accused or victim?—The curious case of Dr Hasan Gokal

    Namrta Sharma
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    The case study examines the complex decisions facing street-level bureaucrats, especially during crises, and their implications for the employees and organizations. It chronicles the developments that...

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    Journal Article Assessment

    Evaluating the impact of Public Administration programs on governance competencies in Ethiopia

    Bacha Kebede Debela
    Kiflie Worku Angaw
    Marleen Brans
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    Grounded in Resource Dependency Theory and seven competence domains, this article aims: First, assess the role of Public Administration education in fostering governance competencies. Second, examine...

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    Journal Article student learning

    Passport to public affairs: Insights on international study tours

    Alison Jacknowitz
    Khaldoun AbouAssi
    Laila El Baradei
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This article aims to clarify the role of international study tours in enhancing public affairs programs. The article outlines the benefits of these tours and shares key lessons from past experiences...

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    Journal Article Curriculum

    Curriculum design and professional alignment in public policy graduate programs: A case study of post-experience professionals

    Anne Marie Thake
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This study examines the alignment between curriculum design in public policy Master’s degree programs and the professional needs of post-experience professionals, focusing on the University of Malta...

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    Journal Article Case Study

    Navigating complex initiatives at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: A teaching case on addressing board disengagement and faltering integrity efforts at the government agency

    Aleksey A. Tikhomirov
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This organizationally based case profiles the bi-state governmental agency, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It chronicles a series of developments that unfolded there during 2017–2019...

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    Journal Article Undergraduate Education

    Teaching the orchestra, not just the conductor: Early undergraduate transdisciplinary education in public affairs designed for non-majors

    Jacob Siegel
    Jay Rickabaugh

    The constitutive relationship between expertise and policymakers has been undermined by recent US Supreme Court decisions functionally overturning Chevron deference. Rebuilding a mutually reinforcing...

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    Journal Article Case Study

    River city cuts back: A balancing act simulation

    Erica Ceka
    Frankline Muthomi
    Kurt Thurmaier
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This case presents the typical scenario in a medium-sized municipality when it appears the economy is headed into a recession. The organization must make spending choices while also considering city...

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    JPAE- Book Review public service values

    University autonomy decline: Causes, responses, and implications for academic freedom

    Aneu Pebrianti
    Fadli Agus Triansyah
    Rini Melani
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    Academic freedom is often considered an absolute value of higher education institutions (Beaud, Citation2020). Traditionally, its value has been linked to topics such as ownership, the need for...

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    Journal Article Diversity

    Training for the Reality of Diversity: Applying the DEI Training Ladder to a MPA Core Course

    Meagan M. Jordan
    Ron Carlee
    Vickie Tyler Carnegie
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    The effective public sector must facilitate relationships between the government and the public that reflect the increasing cultural diversity of their communities. With the reality of increasing...

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    Journal Article Case Study

    A cautionary tale of power and corruption: CEO autonomy and board oversight at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence

    Jennifer Jones
    Kimberly Wiley
    Theresa Beachy
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    he Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) was a nationally recognized nonprofit until 2019 when scandalous newspaper headlines such as “$7.5 million payday for the head of this Florida...