A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy
In this conceptual paper, we bring forward a new theoretical proposition in the form of an Integrated Policy-Making Process Framework. This tool arose from the discussion and hypothesis that the main models used to analyse public policies have practical and theoretical limitations and/or are due for...
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| description | In this conceptual paper, we bring forward a new theoretical proposition in the form of an Integrated Policy-Making Process Framework. This tool arose from the discussion and hypothesis that the main models used to analyse public policies have practical and theoretical limitations and/or are due for an update, especially when it comes to the study of phenomena with many actors involved, vast legislation, large timeframes, and high degrees of complexity. Our original model encompasses the three fundamental stages of the public policy cycle (agenda; decision making; implementation). Our approach can have a wide spectrum of applications and contribute to the field of knowledge of political sciences. Our proposal of using three frameworks in an integrated way enables researchers and users to gain a holistic vision concerning policy processes, and it offers the possibility to compare and rank categories. The Integrated Policy-Making Process Framework is thus proposed as a new tool to tackle research and studies on decision making in public policies and the policy-making cycle. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-36dc9429bdb942c2898e659cad07b28c2023-11-24T16:05:12ZengMDPI AGKnowledge2673-95852022-09-012453955610.3390/knowledge2040032A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public PolicyFrancisco Banha0Adão Flores1Luís Serra Coelho2CinTurs—Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-Being, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalCinTurs—Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-Being, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalCenter for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), Institute for Research and Advanced Training (IIFA), University of Évora, 7000-809 Évora, PortugalIn this conceptual paper, we bring forward a new theoretical proposition in the form of an Integrated Policy-Making Process Framework. This tool arose from the discussion and hypothesis that the main models used to analyse public policies have practical and theoretical limitations and/or are due for an update, especially when it comes to the study of phenomena with many actors involved, vast legislation, large timeframes, and high degrees of complexity. Our original model encompasses the three fundamental stages of the public policy cycle (agenda; decision making; implementation). Our approach can have a wide spectrum of applications and contribute to the field of knowledge of political sciences. Our proposal of using three frameworks in an integrated way enables researchers and users to gain a holistic vision concerning policy processes, and it offers the possibility to compare and rank categories. The Integrated Policy-Making Process Framework is thus proposed as a new tool to tackle research and studies on decision making in public policies and the policy-making cycle.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9585/2/4/32public policiesdecision makingpublic policies theoretical frameworkintegrated policy-making process frameworkpublic administration |
| spellingShingle | Francisco Banha Adão Flores Luís Serra Coelho A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy Knowledge public policies decision making public policies theoretical framework integrated policy-making process framework public administration |
| title | A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy |
| title_full | A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy |
| title_fullStr | A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy |
| title_full_unstemmed | A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy |
| title_short | A New Conceptual Framework and Approach to Decision Making in Public Policy |
| title_sort | new conceptual framework and approach to decision making in public policy |
| topic | public policies decision making public policies theoretical framework integrated policy-making process framework public administration |
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