SOURCES OF POLICIES

ALBERT M. CAOILE MAEDM

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is an attempt by the government to address a public issue. It is typically described as a principle or rule to guide decisions and achieve rational outcome(s). It can be considered as a "Statement of Intent" or a "Commitment".

Public Policy
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is an attempt by the government to address a public issue.

Sources of Policies

3 parts to public policy-making:

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The problem is the issue that needs to be addressed. The player is the individual or group that is influential in forming a plan to address the problem in question. Policy is the finalized course of action decided upon by the government. In most cases, policies are widely open to interpretation by nongovernmental players, including those in the private sector.


Public policy is also made by leaders of religious and cultural institutions.