Nutrition and Food Policies: Models of Policy Making

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What does the Rational-Comprehensive Model of policy making involve?

Systematic problem identification, information gathering, alternative exploration, option evaluation, and policy selection (correct)

Revising existing policies based on experience and feedback

Implementing large-scale changes to existing policies

Relying on subjective decision-making without considering all necessary information

Which model of policy making focuses on making small, gradual changes to existing policies?

Disruptive Model

Rational-Comprehensive Model

Incremental Model (correct)

Redesign Model

What is the key assumption of the Rational-Comprehensive Model?

Policymakers have access to limited information

Cost-benefit analysis is not required for policy selection

All necessary information is available to policymakers for objective decision-making (correct)

Policymakers cannot make objective decisions

Why does the Incremental Model avoid major disruptions to the system?

To maintain a status quo in policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Incremental Model?

Making small, gradual changes to existing policies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Rational-Comprehensive Model from the Incremental Model?

The systematic versus incremental approach to policy making Signup and view all the answers

Which model of policy making emphasizes the role of organized interest groups and coalitions in influencing policy decisions?

Advocacy Coalition Framework Signup and view all the answers

According to which model, a small group of experts, policymakers, or influential individuals make key decisions?

Elite Model Signup and view all the answers

Which model views policy making as a dynamic process influenced by political factors, public opinion, and power struggles?

Political Process Model Signup and view all the answers

In the context of food and nutrition policy, what is the initial stage where an issue related to food and nutrition is recognized as requiring attention?

Agenda Setting Signup and view all the answers

Which model of policy making reflects a balance of competing interests from different stakeholders?

Group Model Signup and view all the answers

According to which model, policies are shaped by the rules, norms, and routines of government institutions?

Institutional Model Signup and view all the answers

Which model assumes that the general public is not well-informed enough to make complex policy decisions?

Elite Model Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes the role of public support and pressure in shaping policy outcomes?

Political Process Model Signup and view all the answers

Which model focuses on the influence of institutional structures and processes on policy making?

Institutional Model Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of the Advocacy Coalition Framework model in policy making?

Role of interest groups and coalitions Signup and view all the answers

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