Describe the CitiStat program and explain what kind of strategy it represents. How does it do so?

What will be an ideal response?


Given as a textural example of results-based management, CitiStat is a program out of Baltimore (and now the entire state of Maryland as the former mayor of Baltimore, Martin O’Malley, was elected governor and took the program statewide). CitiStat takes performance indicators and transfers them to a map using GIS mapping technology. The program combines rapid response performance results with budgetary decisions as officials can track instantly whether such things as the arson prevention task force is having an effect. It also has a call center so citizens can call in problems in the city that can also be mapped and linked to budgetary decision making. This program reflects results-based management that effectively uses technology.

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A. "knowledge workers" who can pay the bills and reside in neighborhoods rich with amenities B. middle-class Americans; generally able to pay the bills; employed in service and office sectors C. mainly work in high-effort/low-reward, insecure jobs in sales and service; limited childcare D. in survival mode; half of all children in poverty; over 20% of youth not in school

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a. They both were enacted quickly and easily. b. They both passed the strict scrutiny test administered by the Supreme Court. c. They were both based on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. d. They both sought equal rights for African Americans.

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A. state party organizations only. B. local party organizations only. C. local and state party organizations. D. neither local nor state party organizations. E. party leaders in Congress.

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