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What is the main difference between current policy and transition management in terms of setting objectives?
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?
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?
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?
What does the text suggest about the nature of transition objectives?
How does policy in areas such as health protection traditionally differ from transition management in terms of objective setting?
How does policy in areas such as health protection traditionally differ from transition management in terms of objective setting?
In what way does the text contrast the policy approach of backcasting in transition management with current policy practices?
In what way does the text contrast the policy approach of backcasting in transition management with current policy practices?
What is one of the characteristics of transition management as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the characteristics of transition management as mentioned in the text?
What is the time frame for long-term thinking in transition management?
What is the time frame for long-term thinking in transition management?
What is the focus of transition management in terms of bringing about change?
What is the focus of transition management in terms of bringing about change?
Which approach does transition management emphasize in terms of learning philosophy?
Which approach does transition management emphasize in terms of learning philosophy?
In transition management, whose visions inform the basket of objectives for transition objectives?
In transition management, whose visions inform the basket of objectives for transition objectives?
What is the scale level focus in transition management regarding different actors?
What is the scale level focus in transition management regarding different actors?
What is the main rationale behind the gradual approach in transition management?
What is the main rationale behind the gradual approach in transition management?
How does transition management view the opportunities for transformation in an existing system?
How does transition management view the opportunities for transformation in an existing system?
Why does transition management suggest refraining from large-scale investments in improvement options for the existing system?
Why does transition management suggest refraining from large-scale investments in improvement options for the existing system?
How can social actors impact a transition according to the text?
How can social actors impact a transition according to the text?
What is an important task for the government in managing a transition?
What is an important task for the government in managing a transition?
How does transition management aim to utilize two-world options?
How does transition management aim to utilize two-world options?
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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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