Policy Formulation

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What is the Fact/Interest Model?

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A model in which the deputy head has input into policy development ny bringing the facts and the required knowledge into the process while the Minister brings the values, ideology and responsiveness to the needs of the public.

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What is the Energy/Equilibrium Model?

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A model in which both politicians and bureaucrats appear rather actively involved in the political process, with the role of each group being determined by the fact that the politicians represent the general non-organized interests of the public., whereas the bureaucrats convey and respond to the narrower interest of specialized clients.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Forward Looking"?

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"Forward looking" clearly defines outcomes and where appropriate, takes a long term view based on statistical trends and informed predictions of social, political, economic and cultureal trends, for at least 5 years into the future.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Outward Looking"?

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"Outward Looking" takes account og influencing factors in the national, North American and international situation, draws on the experience of other countries, and considers how policy can be communicated to the public.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Innovative, Flexible and Creative"?

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"Innovative, Flexible and Creative "questions established ways of dealing with things, encourages new and creative ideas, and where approriate makes established ways work better, while identifying and managing risks.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Evidence Based"?

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"Evidence Based" - advise and decisions of policy-makers is based upon the best available evidence from a wide range of sources, and all key stakeholders are involved at the early stage and throughout the policy's development.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Inclusive"?

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"Inclusive" - takes account of the impact on and/or meets the needds of all the people directly and indirectly affected by the policy, and involves key stakeholders directly.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Joined Up"?

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"Joined Up" - takes a holistic view, looking beyond institutional boundaries to the government's strategic objectives, and tries to establish the ethical, moral and legal base for policy.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Review"

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"Review" - is constantly reviewed to ensure it is really dealing with the problems it was designed to solve, taking account of associated effects elsewhere.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Evaluation"?

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"Evaluation" - Systematic evaluation of effectiveness is built into the process.

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Features of Modernized Policy:

What is meant by "Learnt Lessons"?

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"Learnt Lessons" - Learns from experience of what works and what does not.

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What are the 7 functions of policy management?

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1. Theoretical Research
2. Applied Research, statistics and quantitative modelling
3. Environmental scanning, trends analysys and forecasting policy analysis and advice.
4. Managing consultations and relationships
5. Communications
6. Program Design, Implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

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What are the 7 steps of policy analysis?

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1. Very, Define and Detail the Problem.
2. Establish Evaluation Criteria.
3. Identify Alternative Policies.
4. Evaluate alternative policies.
5. Display an Distinguish Among Alternative Policies
6. Implement the Policy.
7. Monitor the Implemented Policy.

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What is the most important feature of strategic planning?

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That it be systematic.

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With regards to an "Environmental scan" - what does PEST stand for?

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Political, economic, social and technological in the extrernal environment.

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What is SWOT analysis?

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Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within an organization.

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Policy Definition Element:
Person/Group?Government.

What is the corresponding element of policy design?

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Players/stakeholders

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Policy Definition Element:
Meet need/Seize Opportunity

What is the corresponding element of policy design?

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Vission/Mission

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Policy Definition Element:
Propose a course of action.

What is the corresponding element of policy design?

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Policy

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Clearly preferred outcomes.

What is the corresponding element of policy design?

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Goals/Objectives

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Policy Definition Element:
Linked to actual effects.

What is the corresponding element of policy design?

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Implementation and performance monitoring.

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What are the 9 steps of strategic policy design?

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Identify, articulate, establish, define, develop, choose, establish, monitor, evaluate

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Identify?

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Identify the need or opportunity in the policy field in question

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Articulate?

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Articulate a clear and simple vision of the preferred future.

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Establish?

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Establish the principles

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Define?

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The commitment of the Organization in terms of mission

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Develop?

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Develop a clear policy in the form of goals and objectives

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Choose?

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Choose the policy instruments.

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Articulate?

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Articulate a clear and simple vision of the preferred future.

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Establish?

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Establish the principles

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Define?

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The commitment of the Organization in terms of mission

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Develop?

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Develop a clear policy in the form of goals and objectives

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Choose?

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Choose the policy instruments.

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Establish Procedures?

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Establish procedures for implementation

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Monitor?

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Monitor the outcomes.

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Steps to Strategic Policy Design. What is meant by: Evaluate?

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Evaluate the results.

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The vision as impact. What are two rules?

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No more than one line
Succinct picture of a desired future for the client.