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What is the main difference between current policy and transition management in terms of setting objectives?

  • Current policy focuses on qualitative objectives, while transition management sets fixed quantitative standards.
  • Both current policy and transition management set flexible objectives.
  • Current policy focuses on semi-quantitative objectives, while transition management is purely qualitative.
  • Current policy sets fixed quantitative standards, while transition management focuses on flexible objectives. (correct)

    • What distinguishes transition management's approach to risk-based target-setting from traditional policy approaches?

  • Both transition management and traditional policies use fixed quantitative objectives.
  • Transition management uses fixed quantitative objectives, while traditional policies are flexible.
  • Transition management focuses solely on quantitative standards, while traditional policies are qualitative.
  • Transition management uses semi-quantitative or qualitative objectives, while traditional policies rely on quantitative standards. (correct)

    • Why is it mentioned that risk-based target-setting is doomed to fail in areas like climate change or sustainable development?

  • Because risk-based target-setting can only succeed in areas with fixed, purely quantitative objectives.
  • Because risk-based target-setting is inflexible and cannot adapt to complex, multi-scale problems. (correct)
  • Because risk-based target-setting only works for technological advancements, not environmental challenges.
  • Because risk-based target-setting is based on qualitative assessments, which are not applicable in those areas.

    • What does the text suggest about the nature of transition objectives?

    <p>Transition objectives should encompass a range of policy and actor aims without strict definition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does policy in areas such as health protection traditionally differ from transition management in terms of objective setting?

    <p>Policy in health protection relies on quantitative standards derived from risk studies, whereas transition management adopts a different, more flexible approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the text contrast the policy approach of backcasting in transition management with current policy practices?

    <p>Transition management employs backcasting to sketch ambitions, unlike current policy practices that set fixed objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of transition management as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Wide playing field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for long-term thinking in transition management?

    <p>At least 25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of transition management in terms of bringing about change?

    <p>System improvement and system innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach does transition management emphasize in terms of learning philosophy?

    <p>Learning-by-doing and doing-by-learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In transition management, whose visions inform the basket of objectives for transition objectives?

    <p>Those participating socially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale level focus in transition management regarding different actors?

    <p>Multi-actor level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main rationale behind the gradual approach in transition management?

    <p>To stimulate the development of new concepts and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does transition management view the opportunities for transformation in an existing system?

    <p>By utilizing the ongoing dynamics and evolving with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does transition management suggest refraining from large-scale investments in improvement options for the existing system?

    <p>To create a 'lock-in' situation in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can social actors impact a transition according to the text?

    <p>By inspiring other actors to mobilize for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important task for the government in managing a transition?

    <p>To assist in formulating a vision of the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does transition management aim to utilize two-world options?

    <p>By developing options that fit both existing and transition objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gradual Approach to Transition

    • A gradual transformation of an existing system can bring about a transition, rather than creating a new system.
    • New elements can be added to solve specific problems, leading to new bottlenecks that stimulate development of new concepts, ideas, and methods.

    Transition Management

    • Transition management utilizes opportunities for transformation in an existing system, rather than forcing changes.
    • It avoids large-scale investments that fit only into the existing system, preventing "lock-in" situations.
    • Transition management uses "two-world options" that are viable in both the existing and desired systems.

    Role of Government

    • The government plays a crucial role in managing a transition, particularly in formulating a vision for the future and inspiring other actors.
    • The government interacts with other actors, using its own resources and responsibilities to assist in the transition.

    Characteristics of Transition Management

    • Long-term thinking (at least 25 years) for shaping short-term policy.
    • Thinking in terms of multiple domains, actors, and scale levels.
    • Focus on learning and "doing-by-learning" philosophy.
    • System innovation alongside system improvement.
    • Keeping a wide range of options open.

    Goals and Objectives

    • The aim of transition management is not to realize a specific transition, but to work towards a transition that offers collective benefits.
    • Objectives are determined socially, through a collective learning process.

    Transition Management Steps

    • Transition objective: a multi-dimensional, flexible objective that is subject to re-evaluation and readjustment.
    • Backcasting: sketching ambitions and then working backwards to achieve them.

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