Ch. 4

Front 1

What stage is policy analysis preformed

Back 1

Policy formulation stage

Front 2

Define Policy Analysis

Back 2

The assessment of policy alternatives

Front 3

Define Rational decision making

Back 3

1)defines problem
2)indicates goals and objectives to be sought
3)considers a range of alternative solutions and evaulates each of them
4)recomends the solution with greatest potential in solving the problem

Front 4

Define Incremental decision making

Back 4

Making modest changes in policy or making them gradually (more realistic approach)

Front 5

Define Problem

Back 5

The existence of an unsatisfactory set of conditions for which relief is sought

Front 6

1st Step in Policy Analysis Process

Back 6

Define and analyze problem

Front 7

2nd Step in Policy Analysis Process

Back 7

Construct policy alternatives
(what policy options might be considered for dealing with the problem)

Front 8

3rd Step in Policy Analysis Process

Back 8

Develop evaluative criteria
(What are the cost of action?)
(What is the likely effectiveness?)

Front 9

4th Step in Policy Analysis Process

Back 9

Assess the alternatives
(which alternatives are better)

Front 10

5th Step in Policy Analysis Process

Back 10

Draw conclusions
(which policy option is most desirable)

Front 11

Define feasible

Back 11

Capable of being done

Front 12

What stage is most important in policy analysis

Back 12

Constructing policy alternatives

Front 13

Define Privatization

Back 13

The transfer of public services from goverment to the private sector

Front 14

Define think tanks

Back 14

An organization, institute, corporation, or group that conducts research
(engages the pursuit of influencing outcomes)

Front 15

3 types of analysis

Back 15

Scientific
Professional
Political

Front 16

Identify objectives, approaches, and limitations of Scientific Analysis

Back 16

Objectives: Search for "truth" and build theory about policy actions and effects.
Approaches: Uses scientific method to test hypothesis and theories, policy relevance less important than advancing knowledge.
Limitations:May be to theoretical and not adequately adress information needs of desicision makers.

Front 17

Identify objectives, approaches, and limitations of Professional Analysis

Back 17

Objectives: Analyze policy alternatives for solving public problems
Approaches: Use research and theory to understand consequences; evaluate current programs and thier effects; aims for objective but goal of practical value in policy debate
Limitations: Research and analysis may be too narrow due to time and resource constraints; may neglect fundamental causes of public problems

Front 18

Identify objectives, approaches, and Political Analysis

Back 18

Objectives: Advocate and support preferred policies
Approaches:Uses legal, economic, and political arguments consistent with value positions; aimes to influence policy debate to realize organizational goals and values
Limitations: Often ideological or biased and may not be credible

Front 19

Root Causes

Back 19

The underlying causes

Front 20

Proximate causes

Back 20

The immediate causes

Front 21

Democratic political processes

Back 21

Creation of opportunities for citizen involvement in decision making and ensuring public review of policy ideas