PSY FPX 5120 Assessment 1 Participating in Politics: Executive Summary

PSY FPX 5120 Assessment 1 Participating in Politics: Executive Summary

Student Name

Capella University

PSY FPX 5120 Social Psychology

Prof. Name

Date

Executive Summary

Proposal Name: Enhancing Voting Integrity
Proposal Author: Madison Ovitt
Proposal Client: John Doe, Town Hall President
Proposal Stakeholders: All voters
Proposal Due Date: June 14th, 2022

Objectives:
Preserving the sanctity of the voting process, recognized as a fundamental human right, necessitates insulating it from extraneous influences. This proposal endeavors to institute voting protocols aimed at diminishing the impact of both traditional and social media, thereby nurturing independent decision-making among voters (Ovitt, 2022). Scholarly research underscores the substantial influence of media and social platforms on political expression (Bond et al., 2012). Thus, the proposal endeavors to mitigate such influences, ensuring that voters exercise their choices devoid of undue external pressures.

Proposed Solution:
The proposal advocates for the formation of a dedicated team tasked with disseminating impartial, fact-based information regarding candidates or issues. This team will oversee the curation and filtration of media content, with the objective of enhancing the integrity of the electoral process by minimizing biased influences. Similar accountability mechanisms, akin to those observed in Germany, will be implemented to hold sponsors and advertisers accountable for ensuring fair representation (Krause, 2015).

Final Deliverable:
The culmination of this proposal involves the establishment of rigorous guidelines governing media and social representations during electoral periods and public debates. It advocates for the maintenance of impartiality and the avoidance of actions that may influence others’ decisions, thereby ensuring fair and ethical practices (Ovitt, 2022). Analogous initiatives implemented in other countries have demonstrated efficacy and are pivotal for fostering well-informed decision-making.

Risks:
Several challenges may impede the effectiveness of the proposed measures, including the persistence of social influences despite media filtration and the potential for personal biases among content curators. Additionally, the enforcement of consequences for biased representations may present logistical challenges (Ovitt, 2022).

Project Budget/Spending Estimate:
While an exact budget has yet to be determined, allocating resources for the team responsible for media filtration is imperative to safeguard the integrity of the voting process. Further evaluation will refine the budgetary requirements as the proposal progresses (Ovitt, 2022).

Proposal Priorities:
Primary objectives encompass facilitating fair and impartial voting practices, ensuring equitable opportunities for all voters, and discouraging unethical tactics of influence (Ovitt, 2022).

Proposed Guidelines:
The formulation of evidence-based guidelines is crucial for fostering ethical public debates and media coverage during electoral processes. These guidelines are designed to eradicate misinformation and promote factual discourse, in alignment with principles of good governance (Krause, 2015).

PSY FPX 5120 Assessment 1 Participating in Politics: Executive Summary

References

Bond, R. M., Fariss, C. J., Jones, J. J., Kramer, A. D., Marlow, C., Settle, J. E., & Fowler, J. H. (2012). A 61-million-person experiment in social influence and political mobilization. Nature, 489(7415), 295–298. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11421

Capella University. (n.d.). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://courseroomc.capella.edu/ bbcswebdav/institution/PSY-FPX/PSY-FPX5201/220100/Course_Files/cf_concept_paper_template.docx

Krause, T. (2015). A natural experiment on media attention and public enterprise accountability. Public Organization Review, 15(2), 297-315. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-014-0270-2

Ovitt, M. (2022). Enhancing Voting Integrity. Unpublished manuscript.

Protess, D. L., & McCombs, M. (Eds.). (1991). Agenda setting: Readings on media, public opinion and policymaking. Communication textbook series. Hillsdale: Erlbaum

PSY FPX 5120 Assessment 1 Participating in Politics: Executive Summary

Smith, A. (2020, August 28). Cell phones, social media and campaign 2014. Pew Research Center: Internet, Science & Tech. Retrieved June 14, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2014/11/03/cellphones-social-media-and-campaign-2014/