In many of the assignments in the course, you learned about how sound financial practices are crucial to managing scarce funds in both public and non-profit operations. As a current or future administrator in a government or non-profit organization, you must act responsibly and ethically in managing budgets and finances to ensure positive social change.

Write a reflection on the insights you gained in this course. Then, explain how you, as a present or future professional in public administration, plan to effect social change.

Be sure to support your posting and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources while using APA format of referencing.

Readings

• Mikesell, J. L. (2014).Fiscal administration: Analysis and applications for the public sector (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.
  • Chapter 2, "The Logic of the Budget Process" (pp. 38–83)
• St. John, E. P. (2013). Social justice & globalization.Harvard International Review,35(1), 45–49.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. (2013). Retrieved fromhttp://www.ycsg.yale.edu/