Assignment 1: Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1  Due Week 2 and worth 100 pointsRefer to the Scenario for Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled

Assignment 1: Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1  

Due Week 2 and worth 100 pointsRefer to the Scenario for Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5Write 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. (Use the e-Activities from Week 1 and Week 2.) (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. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. (Include no more than one non-government Website)

Some government websites you may want to consider are:

• U.S. Government Website 
• Office of Personnel Management Website 
• FedWorld Website