Public Policies Are Evaluated Using All of the Following Standards

question 49

Multiple Choice

Public policies are evaluated using all of the following standards EXCEPT this one:

• A) whether they are efficient
• B) whether they are socially acceptable
• C) whether they are feasible
• D) whether they are equitable
• E) whether the administration wants to see them succeed

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Definitions:

Evaluation

The systematic assessment of the performance, value, or quality of a project, program, or individual.

Formation Of Values

The development of personal principles and standards of behavior, influenced by factors such as culture, family, and personal experiences.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Pessimistic View

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.