problem 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.

problem 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”.

problem 3:

Compare Hofferbert and Hodgkinson’s models of policy-making in terms of complexity, scope, decision environment and range of choices.

problem 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.