Social Policy Implementation

Question 1

means to carry out, fulfill, produce and compete; converts a policy into an action program.

Answer 1

Implementation

Question 2

point to a desired causal chain of events, between initial conditions and
desired future events.

Answer 2

Policies

Question 3

is the action plan to bridge the gap
between the two.

Answer 3

Implementation

Question 4

5 Policy-Making Process

Answer 4

1. Agenda Setting
2. Policy Formulation
3. Policy Legitimation
4. Policy Implementation
5. Policy Evaluation

Question 5

is defined as the ability to bring about some change in the behavior of
others in the manner which one desires, and/ or prevent one’s way to be
modified in the manner in which one does not desire.

Answer 5

Power

Question 6

Policy Implementation Plan should consider the following:

Answer 6

AiRFbTF
Relevant actors and their interests

Required resources and who might provide them

Facilitators and barriers likely to be encountered

Reasonable time frame

Question 7

Actors in Policy Implementation

Answer 7

Oversight committees

Regulatory Agency

Local Government Units (Provincial, Municipal,
City, Barangay)

National government agencies (DOH, DSWD,
DILG, etc), including their attached agencies/units

Private Agencies/ consultants

Professional organizations

Citizens, Interest Groups, other bodies

Question 8

• implementation is a continuation of the rational planning and decision-making process that is used to determine which policies to adopt
• knowable and certain outcomes

Answer 8

Rational Organizational Design

Question 9

• implementation is a continuation of the politics that results in the adoption of public policies
• outcomes are uncertain

Answer 9

Interactive Model

Question 10

Political action is viewed as a command backed up usually with force. It is a
system of interaction which performs certain functions by means of
legitimate action.

Answer 10

Power Control/ Imperative Model

Question 11

Refers to situations where two or more players must reach agreement
regarding how to distribute an object or monetary amount. Each player
prefers to reach an agreement in these games, rather than abstain from doing
so; however, Each prefers that agreement which most favors his interests.

Answer 11

Bargaining

Question 12

A type of negotiation between decision makers and groups/ unions aimed at
reaching agreements (e.g. the bargaining involved in a labor union and the
directors of a company negotiating wage increases, the dispute between two
communities about the distribution of a common territory, the conditions
under which two countries can start a program of nuclear disarmament.

Answer 12

Collective Bargaining

Question 13

Deals with non-zero-sum-games, in which both (all) parties have a common
interest in bargaining for a solution which improves the outcome for at least
some and worsens it for none.

Answer 13

Bargaining Theory

Question 14

Is a study of strategy and tactics. The objective is to minimize losses and
maximize gains.

Answer 14

Gaming

Question 15

Is the study of rational decisions in situations which two or more participants have choices to make and the outcome depends on the
choices made by each of the team.

Answer 15

Game Theory

Question 16

Is a dialogue intended to resolve disputes, to produce an agreement upon
courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective advantage, or to
craft outcomes to satisfy various interests.

Answer 16

Negotiation

Question 17

Is a framework of strategies that
guide trained crisis negotiation
personnel towards a successful
conflict resolution.

Answer 17

Negotiation Model

Question 18

Are obstacle, hindrance, or
difficulty standing in the way of
progress or understanding.

Answer 18

Political Stumbling Blocks

Question 19

An act of supporting/ or favoring some person, group or institution. In politics, it is defined as the practice by holders of political office appointing their followers or fellow party members to position. It is used to describe the corrupt use of state resources to advance the interests of groups, families, ethnicities or races in exchange for electoral support.

Answer 19

Patronage

Question 20

It is a privilege gain or profit to regular salary or wage. Qualification required as a necessary condition for something to follow, such as admission, advancement, award, benefit, privilege, etc. it is a protection from being sued for libel or slander for making otherwise actionable statements in a context or forum where open and candid expression is deemed desirable for reasons of public policy.

Answer 20

Prerequisite / Privilege

Question 21

Conditions for Effective Implementation

Answer 21

SULAN
- There must be sound theory that link target group behavior to the objectives of the program
- Unambiguous objectives to maximize the
compliance of the target group
- There must be leaders/ champions who have the skills and are supportive of the objective
- There must be active support from potentially affected parties
- There must be no conflict with other public policies

Question 22

Conditions for Effective Implementation
Non-compliance may result from:

Answer 22

Non-compliance may result from:

• Breakdown in communication of the policy to the intended target
• Target population does not have the time, skill, resources, or mental ability to comply
• Target population disagrees with the policy
• Actions required to achieve compliance are too burdensome
• Government is perceived as acting illegally, lack of respect for authority
• Probability of punishment is seen as small

Question 23

Conditions for Effective Implementation
Negative Sanctions

Answer 23

• Threat of prosecution, fines and imprisonment
• Revocation, modification or suspension of
  licenses and other privileges
• Seizure and destruction of good and property
• Cease and desist orders

Question 24

Conditions for Effective Implementation
Positive Sanctions

Answer 24

• Tax credits, rewards
• Subsidies, loans
• Favorable publicity
• Direct services or benefits

Question 25

Types of Policy Implementation

Answer 25

AD AR ALP
Administrative decision-making
Administrative rule-making
Adjudication
Law enforcement
Program operation