Public Policy Integration Review

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What was the main reason for limiting the article sample to a maximum of 120?

To include only articles published after 2010

To ensure a diverse range of topics

To prioritize older publications

To manage the number of papers while focusing on the most relevant ones (correct)

Which approach did the final article sample mainly focus on?

Policy integration approaches

Government-centered approaches

Only state-centered approaches

Both governance-centered and government-centered approaches (correct)

What trend was observed in the literature after 2009?

The literature on 'joined-up government' and 'whole-of-government' began to stagnate (correct)

Publications on all topics increased significantly

The number of publications on 'policy integration' stagnated

There were no articles published after 2009

How did the introduction of joined-up government influence publication trends?

It led to the first publications on the subject after 1990 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What method was used to select articles for the analysis?

A coding of variables related to the articles' research components was employed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of articles that were analyzed in the final sample?

76 policy integration articles and 44 joined-up government/whole-of-government papers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of the article selection process?

The process included an equal number of frequently cited articles from both early and later years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What could potentially bias the analysis of articles from different categories?

Self-selecting articles that differ greatly from each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of research should be combined with qualitative analysis to enhance the understanding of policy integration?

Statistical analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might complicate the implementation of integrated policy strategies?

Challenges noted in the implementation literature (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can future research potentially benefit the understanding of policy integration?

Through cross-national comparative research (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested to facilitate a better policy practice?

Cross-fertilization between policy and administrative research (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which policy fields could be compared in future research according to the content?

Environmental and employment policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome expected from the macro-comparative research strategy mentioned?

Improved generalizable knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the integration of policy strategies rely on for successful implementation?

Coordination of public sector organizations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of advancing research on policy integration and coordination?

To produce more holistic knowledge about complex policy problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for achieving joined-up government?

A supportive architecture and consistency of instruments, processes, and goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension do PI articles mainly focus on according to the literature review?

Policy dimensions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies are most common among both PI and JUG/WOG articles?

Single policy and/or country studies using qualitative methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

What theoretical aspect do both PI and JUG/WOG papers share?

A common theoretical core rooted in institutional foundations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested for future research on the relations between policy sectors?

Considering both policy and organizational dimensions while using an institutional perspective (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a concept often examined in PI studies?

Organizational hierarchy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is less frequently addressed in JUG/WOG studies as compared to PI studies?

Policy instruments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates conceptual papers from empirical articles in the reviewed literature?

Conceptual papers lack a specific methodological focus, unlike empirical studies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which publication discusses the integration and coordination of public policies?

Policy Studies Journal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the article by Tosun and Lang from 2017?

Policy integration concepts mapping (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the article discussing climate change adaptation published?

2008 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which authors contributed to the study of children’s needs in Sheffield?

Signoretta and Craglia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of Trein's doctoral thesis?

Co-evolution of policy sectors (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which publication focuses on the role of dominance in ocean governance?

Bulletin of Marine Sciences (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which topic does the article by Schaffrin et al. address?

Comparative measure of climate policy output (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which authors analyze policy interplay across governance scales?

Urwin and Jordan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of the whole-of-government approach to public sector reform?

Coordinating diverse public organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following papers discusses the limitations of joined-up government?

The limits of joined-up-government: Towards a political analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What concept does Dunleavy and colleagues argue is 'dead' in their 2006 paper?

New public management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which article offers insights on the integration of environmental policy into practice?

Environmental Policy Integration in Practice: Shaping Institutions for Learning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is highlighted in the reform of employment and welfare administrations?

Difficulty in coordinating diverse public organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is discussed by Exadaktylos and Radaelli in the context of European studies?

The case of Europeanization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main topics covered by Graham, Shipan, and Volden in 2013?

The effectiveness of policy diffusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of health policy is addressed by Hughes and colleagues in their 2015 study?

Governance and policy capacity in health development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the paper by Hull (2008) regarding transport solutions in cities?

Policy integration for sustainable transport (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is primarily explored in the work of Lafferty and Hovden (2003)?

Environmental policy integration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'departmentalism' refer to in the context of Kavanagh and Richards (2001)?

The fragmentation of governmental functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Jordan and Lenschow's (2010) review, what aspect of environmental policy is assessed?

Policy fragmentation across sectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What approach does Lægreid and Rykkja (2015) analyze concerning welfare administration in Norway?

A hybrid collaborative arrangement (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology is introduced by Krippendorff (2013) in the field of research?

Content analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge addressed by Jochim and May (2010) regarding policy regimes?

Coordination between various government levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What key theme does Leibfried and Pierson (1995) focus on in their analysis of European social policy?

The tension between fragmentation and integration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Integration and Coordination of Public Policies: A Systematic Comparative Review

This article systematically reviews research on the integration and coordination of public policies
Compares studies focusing on "policy integration" with those using "joined-up government" or "whole-of-government"
Examines if policy integration (PI) and joined-up government (JUG)/whole-of-government (WOG) studies differ or resemble each other regarding research approaches
PI articles typically focus on the policy dimension, while JUG/WOG articles emphasize the organizational dimension of the relationship between policy sectors
Building blocks of research analyzed included: epistemology, policy research design, country research design, method of analysis, country focus, policy focus, and theoretical focus
Systematic review examines and compares these building blocks of PI and JUG/WOG articles
There are similarities and differences between the groups of articles regarding an overall dominance of empirical articles, and similar theoretical focus
The two groups of articles are different concerning the choice of policy fields and countries examined
There is room for more cross-fertilization between sub-strands of literature, as well as recognizing the distinct contribution of each approach
The integration and coordination of policies is increasingly important for both scholars and policymakers
New policy challenges require the rearrangement of policy sector boundaries
The number of articles focusing on PI has increased since 2009
There's a growing interest in synthesizing and comparing findings about the relationship between policy sectors
Government-centered approaches focus on the institutional and organizational dimension of policy integration
JUG/WOG is sometimes used for organizational reforms
JUG/WOG is associated with policy sectors with a strong (re)distributive component, like social policy
PI articles often deal with sectors requiring regulative instruments, like environmental policy
Continental European countries and the EU are frequent in PI studies, while Anglo-Saxon and Southern European countries prevail in JUG/WOG studies
PI and JUG/WOG articles have different theoretical focuses, with certain differences in their focus on either policy or organizational aspects
Commonalities exist regarding theoretical foci (institutions, actors, implementation, policy capacity)

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This systematic review examines the integration and coordination of public policies, comparing the research methodologies of 'policy integration' and 'joined-up government' studies. It analyzes various building blocks, including epistemology, policy research design, and methods of analysis, highlighting the similarities and differences between these approaches.