Policy Implementation in PLCY 210

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on policy implementation, emphasizing ethical considerations, research methods, and challenges in public policy.

Policy Implementation

The processes and actions taken to carry a law into effect, apply it to targeted populations, and achieve its goals.

Dr. William Ray

A policy analyst researching the relationship between students' college experiences and job performance.

Senator B.G. Mac

Legislator who was lobbied by constituents regarding discrimination against individuals who dislike math.

Confidentiality in Research

The ethical requirement to protect participant data and identities in research studies.

Ethics Exercise Summary

An overview highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by Dr. Ray in his research.

Political Agenda

A set of political goals and objectives that can influence research funding and outcomes.

Clearance Points

The various decision points that must be agreed upon before policy actions can take place.

CARES Act

Legislation that included the Paycheck Protection Program, aimed at providing financial assistance during economic crises.

Intent = f(clarity of language)

The relationship between how legislative language is articulated and the clarity of intent behind it.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Stimulus legislation passed in 2009 to combat the Great Recession, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, and education.

Unclear Legislative Language

Language used in legislation that is vague and can lead to multiple interpretations.

Bottom-Up Approach

An implementation strategy that emphasizes the role of lower-level officials and their interactions with the public.

Top-Down Approach

An implementation model focusing on the actions of top-level officials and the factors affecting their behavior.

Implementation Influencers

Various political, institutional, and external factors that impact the implementation of policies.

Discrimination Against Math Dislikers

The focus of Dr. Ray's research aimed at determining if such discrimination exists in employment.

Ethical Obligations

The responsibilities that researchers have regarding transparency and protection of participant information.

Institutional Knowledge

Understanding of processes and resources necessary to navigate systems and access assistance.

Murphy’s Law of Policy

The notion that anything that can go wrong will go wrong in policy implementation.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Established guidelines that govern actions and responsibilities within an organization.

Communication Distortion

The tendency for information to be misrepresented or misunderstood in organizational communication.

Policy Research

Investigation aimed at understanding why certain policies succeed or fail.

Ethical Research Practices

Guidelines ensuring that researchers conduct studies that respect participant rights and welfare.

Implementation Problems

Challenges that organizations face when executing a policy, including disunity and inadequate resources.

Public Participation

The extent to which stakeholders are involved in policy development and implementation processes.

Organizational Setting

The specific context within which a policy is implemented, influencing outcomes.