Public Administration
In a workplace or an organization there are various problems that need to be solved. The decisions that are made are intended to solve problems and improve the quality of life for its citizens & employees. It needs to positively contribute to the organization- the process used for particular procedures is called policy making. A document needs to be approved by executives before it can be called a policy. A policy is goals or rules that should be followed by an organization to deal with problems. When making or constructing policies there are certain steps that need to be taken into consideration before implementing it. Such as:
1. Agenda Building
2. Formulation
3. Adoption
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
The study of policy making is important because if certain steps are missed within the policy, then implementing the policy will not be effective. Policy making is important for rules and decisions within a company or institution. Without rules and procedures, there will be chaos and everyone will do as they please. I will be critically analysing the policy making process in my assignment.
Key actors in the policy making process
Individuals and institutions involved in implementing public policies:
1. Public Officials: Successful policies depend on the insight of officials and legislation. When officials are making decisions concerning the policy he/she should do it as if they are personally implementing it. For example: Hanekom (1987, p.56) “The official is to think in terms of the ministers view…””…is expected to implement a policy with the same goodwill as the minister…”
2. Legislators: Reports containing the implementation of a policy are made available to executive institutions in charge of executing policies. Legislation is a crucial step and never taken lightly by legislators.
3. Interest Groups: When interest groups succeed having power over policy implementer, it can have a great impact on the policy and its implementation. For
1. Agenda Building
2. Formulation
3. Adoption
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
The study of policy making is important because if certain steps are missed within the policy, then implementing the policy will not be effective. Policy making is important for rules and decisions within a company or institution. Without rules and procedures, there will be chaos and everyone will do as they please. I will be critically analysing the policy making process in my assignment.
Key actors in the policy making process
Individuals and institutions involved in implementing public policies:
1. Public Officials: Successful policies depend on the insight of officials and legislation. When officials are making decisions concerning the policy he/she should do it as if they are personally implementing it. For example: Hanekom (1987, p.56) “The official is to think in terms of the ministers view…””…is expected to implement a policy with the same goodwill as the minister…”
2. Legislators: Reports containing the implementation of a policy are made available to executive institutions in charge of executing policies. Legislation is a crucial step and never taken lightly by legislators.
3. Interest Groups: When interest groups succeed having power over policy implementer, it can have a great impact on the policy and its implementation. For
References: • Hanekom, S.X. (1987). Public Policy Framework and Instrument for Action. South Africa: Southern Book Publishers. • Dye, T.R. (1987). Understanding Public Policy. 6th Ed. New Jersey: Simon and Shuster Englewood Cliffs • Anderson, J.E. (1975). Public Policy Making. Great Britain: Thomas and Sons Ltd. • Panter, M., & Pierre J. (2005). Challenges to State Policy Capacity. New York: Palgrave Macmillan • Athaus, C., Bridgman, P., Davis, G. (2007). Australian Policy Handbook. 4th Ed. Australia: Allen and Unwin