Australian policy handbook / Peter Bridgman and Glyn Davis
- Bib ID:
- 151190
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Bridgman, Peter, 1956-
- Description:
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- St Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1998
- xv, 156 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1864486082 (paperback)
- Summary:
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"While politicians make the decisions, public servants provide the analysis and support for those choices. This handbook describes the processes used in making public policy, and the relationships between political decision-makers, public service advisers, and those charged with implementing the programs that result."--BOOK JACKET. "Australian Policy Handbook is a unique contribution to better public policy. Its authors have turned their depth of practical experience into a readable, useful volume that will enhance understanding of the making of the decisions that affect every Australian's life."--BOOK JACKET.
While politicians make the decisions, public servants provide the analysis and support for those choices. This handbook describes the processes used in making public policy, and the relationships between political decision-makers, public service advisers, and those charged with implementing the programs that result. Australian Policy Handbook is a unique contribution to better public policy. Its authors have turned their depth of practical experience into a readable, useful volume that will enhance understanding of the making of the decisions that affect every Australian's life.
- Full contents:
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- Introduction: Why an Australian Policy Handbook?
- 1. Why Does Policy Matter?
- 2. The Institutions of Public Policy
- 3. A Policy Cycle
- 4. Identifying Issues
- 5. Policy Analysis
- 6. Policy Instruments
- 7. Consultation
- 8. Coordination
- 9. The Decision
- 10. Implementation
- 11. Evaluation
- 12. Managing the Policy Process
- 13. Checklists for Policy Development
- App. Internet Resources for Public Policy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152) and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Davis, Glyn
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1998
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