Policy Cycles

Question 1

Describe a policy cycle

Answer 1

A policy cycle is the understanding that there can be distinctions made about the different phases of policy making process.

Question 2

In lasswells classic model, what is the order of their cycle?

Answer 2

Intelligence, recommendation, prescription, invocation, application, appraisal, termination and back to the top

Question 3

How should potential policy changes be approached before the cabinet?

Answer 3

Problem, seek evidence, test proposals and recommend actions before cabinet

Question 4

What are the phases in eastons model cycle?

Answer 4

Input, throughput, output and feedback.

Question 5

What are the phases in Bridgman & Davis’ cycle model?

Answer 5

Identify issues, policy analysis, policy instrument, consultation, coordination, decision, implementation, evaluation.

Question 6

Describe an off ramp in the policy process.

Answer 6

When one step of the process is unable to be reached, and so following the other steps would be pointless.

Question 7

Describe a road block in policy process.

Answer 7

When a key actor doesn’t wish to cooperate.