Political Scientists Have Determined That Public Opinion Has a Strong

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Essay

Political scientists have determined that public opinion has a strong influence on public policy. In light of the extent of the average citizen's political knowledge, is this encouraging news? How much does the average citizen know about domestic policy and foreign affairs? Which groups exhibit the highest degree of political knowledge? Should these groups have political power commensurate with their greater knowledge, or should American democratic politics retain an even playing field?

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Definitions:

High-Involvement Work Practices

A set of human resource practices aimed at increasing employee performance.

Employee Self-Service

A system that allows employees to handle many job-related tasks (such as applications for leave, updating personal information, and viewing benefits) that traditionally were performed by management or HR departments.

Self-Directed Work Teams

Groups of employees who are given autonomy to manage their work and make decisions within predefined boundaries, often leading to increased motivation and productivity.

Employee Counselling

The provision of professional psychological support or advice to employees to help them manage personal or job-related challenges.