PUB3703 - Public Policy

PUB3703

Select the most applicable option to complete the sentence. “According to Parsons
(1995:87), the genesis of a policy involves the recognition of … “
(1) an agenda.
(2) a problem.
(3) an objective.
(4) a plan.




Which one of the following approaches to policy analysis is concerned with the
analysis of the practical effect of the policy? Select the most applicable option.
(1) Policy values analysis.
(2) Policy issue analysis.
(3) Policy outcomes analysis.
(4) Policy systems analysis.




Select the most applicable option to fill the blank space in the sentence. “Adopting a
policy involves … as expressed in policy objectives“.
(1) a choice between alternatives
(2) official approval of policy proposals
(3) a decision
(4) considering alternatives


Select the most applicable option to complete the sentence. “Formulated policy
becomes of practical value only when … “
(1) it is implemented.
(2) is provisionally approved.
(3) it is properly formulated.
(4) provisionally adopted.




Select the incorrect option to complete the sentence. “The implementation of policy
is … “
(1) what happens after a bill becomes law.
(2) the execution of policy.
(3) to carry out policy decisions.