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CHAPTER 6: POLICY ADOPTION - Coggle Diagram
CHAPTER 6: POLICY ADOPTION
DEFINITION
Process of deciding whether to adopt, modify or reject a preferred policy alternative/recommendation.
The act of accepting the preferred recommended policy option to be implemented by a body/agency of authority. Exp: Legislature/in a democracy state.
Example: GST proposal has been presented before Parliament and it was adopted by the body through the parliamentary process.
Policy Adoption Decision Making Requirements
Popular support/concent
Modification/changes to the policy options
Deliberation and decision making
Decision Making Types for Policy Adoption
Bargaining
: Involve negotiation/compromise to reach a mutually acceptable decision.
Persuasion
: Construction of argument to get support (convince) (to induce others) for adoption
Command
: The directive/decision of those who has authority to bind others within the jurisdiction
Decision Making Process for Policy Adoption
Legislative Process
Assuming the Secretary of Parliament Council has received the notification, the draft of bill will be printed and distributed to every Parliament member to prepare for the reading processes in the Parliament.
Executive Process
The concerned Minister will prepare the policy recommendation bill to submit to the Cabinet for approval.
The Minister concerned is required to refer and discuss with the Attorney General Office, Treasury, and the relevant ministries
Once the respective agencies approved, then the Attorney General Office will draft the bill and submit to the Cabinet for approval for adoption.
President's/Prime Minister's decision/announcement
Prime Minister may adopt a policy base on constitutional power granted to him as head of state/government.
Nation building
Development (social, economy, defense)
Restructuring of wealth
Factors Influencing Decision of the President in Adopting a Policy
Permissibility
: whether or not the law/constitution allow
Acceptability
: whether or not public or other nation will accept
Availability of resources
: whether or not funds, personnel, patronage, and time is available and enough
Timing
: whether or not is timely to adopt
Commitment
: previous commitment (promise during election campaign), commitment towards other nations
Factors Influence Policy Adoption Decision in General
Values (organizational, professional, personal, policy, ideological)
Political Party affiliation
Constituency interest
Public opinions
Deference
Decision rules