Questions
Which model is the Obama Administration most like?
The Circular Model
Considering these two models, how do you think Obama decided to approach health care reform?
I think Obama approached Health Care Reform on a “narrower” point of view that excluded the upper class and business owners and focused solely on those in need.
List the five most important hires any president makes.
The cabinet, his staff members, the secretaries, Supreme Court appointments, and his protection.
Management problems for any president
Any president has to decide who to hire, who to trust, and how to manage his staff.
Are the goals of the president the same as the goals of members of his administration?
Often times the members of his administration tend to believe the same the same way that the president does with slight deviations.
Is there a gatekeeper who limits access and information that flows to the president?
Yes, the Chief of Staff serves as this “gatekeeper” of sorts and limits the flow o information to the president to only the important stuff.
How does the president get information?
He gets information from his cabinet, congress, the media, and the people.
How do they make decisions?
They make decisions based on special interests as well as moralistic guidelines and what the people want.
Who do they listen to?
They listen mostly to their advisors on most matters of importance.
Which model is the Obama Administration most like?
The Circular Model
Considering these two models, how do you think Obama decided to approach health care reform?
I think Obama approached Health Care Reform on a “narrower” point of view that excluded the upper class and business owners and focused solely on those in need.
List the five most important hires any president makes.
The cabinet, his staff members, the secretaries, Supreme Court appointments, and his protection.
Management problems for any president
Any president has to decide who to hire, who to trust, and how to manage his staff.
Are the goals of the president the same as the goals of members of his administration?
Often times the members of his administration tend to believe the same the same way that the president does with slight deviations.
Is there a gatekeeper who limits access and information that flows to the president?
Yes, the Chief of Staff serves as this “gatekeeper” of sorts and limits the flow o information to the president to only the important stuff.
How does the president get information?
He gets information from his cabinet, congress, the media, and the people.
How do they make decisions?
They make decisions based on special interests as well as moralistic guidelines and what the people want.
Who do they listen to?
They listen mostly to their advisors on most matters of importance.