Policy Decision-Making

Question 1

Rational Perspective (3)

Answer 1

1. homo-economicus
2. bounded rationality
3. satisfactory solutions

Question 2

Rational Perspective
- homoeconomicus (4)

Answer 2

1. goal selection
2. cost-benefit analysis
3. value maximisation
4. selection of approaches to achieve goals

Question 3

Political Perspective (2)

Answer 3

1. muddling through
2. radical changes

Question 4

Political Perspective
- muddling through

Answer 4

is the incremental process based on mutual adjustment and negotiations
- balance values

Question 5

Cultural Perspective (3)

Answer 5

1. frames are key to shape meanings
2. group think processes
   (psychological drive to reach consensus)
3. symbolic decisionmaking (without consequences)

Question 6

Institutional Perspective (4)

Answer 6

1. decisionmaking is embedded in formal and informal rules
2. decisionmaking is not based on unitary but collective actors
3. each actor has its own logic
4. routines facilitate coordination and help to stabilise processes and controls