Question 1:
Policy is “What governments do” (Thomas Dye). Analyze this statement with respect to policy options measured in terms of feasibility, affordability and desirability. Substantiate your answer with illustrations.
Question 2:
How far is policy-making and policy execution closely intertwined? Consider also the extent to which policy execution involves concreteness absent in earlier phases of the policy process and a “missing link”.
Question 3:
Compare Hofferbert and Hodgkinson’s models of policy-making in terms of complexity, scope, decision environment and range of choices.
Question 4:
Westbord and Burke-Litwin models aren’t as effective as Stephen Covey’s model “Passion-Trust-Strategy” as an integrating force in increasing the stakes in public sector policy-making. Substantiate this statement with illustrations.