The Policymaking Stage During Which New Issues Are Identified as Problems

question 57

Multiple Choice

The policymaking stage during which new issues are identified as problems for government to address is called ______.

• A) policy formulation
• B) policy implementation
• C) policy evaluation
• D) agenda setting

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Definitions:

Theory Y

A management approach based on the belief that employees are intrinsically motivated and will seek out responsibility and development if given the opportunity.

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

Situations where an initially false expectation leads to its own confirmation because the expectation influences behavior to make it true.

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, thus needing to be closely supervised and controlled.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are intrinsically motivated, seek responsibility, and can be creative, suggesting a participative approach to management.