Imagine you are a member of a public sector government task force. There are new interns at the agency who are not familiar with the overall public policy process. In professional public administration settings, it is essential to understand the unique principal determinants of governmental decision-making and the factors that influence the development of public policies. To help, your director asks you to give a presentation critiquing the development and influence of public policy.
Assessment Preparation
Review the 5 theories of politics and public policy before creating your presentation:
Elite Theory
Group Theory
Institutional Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Political Systems Theory
Select a public policy from the Public Policy Chart you completed in the Week 1 assignment.
Assessment Deliverable
Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation in which you critique the development and influence of the public policy you selected in Week 1.
Address the following in your presentation:
Summarize each of the 5 theories of politics and public policy:
Elite Theory
Group Theory
Institutional Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Political Systems Theory
Explain how the public policy (selected in Week 1) was developed. Consider historical context, legislative processes, and stakeholders.
Explain how the public policy is funded. Analyze funding sources and budgetary matters.
Explain what and/or who the political influences are of this public policy.
Who are the influential political actors and interest groups, and how do they influence the policy?
Explain some of the security issues of this public policy.
What are the unintended consequences, risks, and implementation obstacles?
Discuss which theory (or theories) of politics and public policy your selected policy correlates with. Provide specific examples to support this.
Include a title slide, an Introduction and Conclusion slide, reference slide(s), and detailed speaker notes of at least 50 words per slide. The title, introduction, conclusion, and reference slide(s) do not count toward the 10-12 slide content minimum requirement.
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references. Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.