Discussion

Read Case 12 in your textbook and respond to the following questions:

• Identify and explain the role of key actors who have influence over the budgetary process
• Explain how the budgetary constraints led to the outcome of the case
• Discuss the politics involved with the budgetary process

Read Case Study 13 in your textbook and respond to the following questions:

• Identify and discuss how the expectations of the various actors in the case influenced the reforms and the setbacks to the reforms.
• Discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of administrative reforms and use example to support your argument.