Wicked Problems in Governance

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What is a characteristic of wicked problems?

They have conflicting values and confusing information. (correct)

They have a single client with a clear desired outcome.

They are limited to a single cause.

They have clear solutions.

What is a challenge in addressing wicked problems?

Collaborating with a single stakeholder.

Evaluating the effectiveness of a solution.

Implementing a solution that is already known to work.

Defining the problem and identifying the desired outcome. (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of wicked problems in terms of their causes?

They have a single cause that is easy to identify.

They have a complex network of causes that are difficult to untangle. (correct)

They have no clear cause.

They have a random cause that is unpredictable.

What is a key difficulty in addressing wicked problems in terms of identifying solutions?

Identifying the actions that might effectively narrow the gap between what-is and what-ought-to-be. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the concept of wicked problems?

That problems are complex and require a collaborative approach to solve. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of wicked problems?

They require collaborative governance. Signup and view all the answers

According to Roberts (2000), in which situation are collaborative strategies suitable?

When power is dispersed but not contested. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge of collective decision making in collaborative governance?

Diversity of actors, resources, knowledge, and values. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key strength of collective decision making in collaborative governance?

Diversity of actors, resources, and knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Why are collaborative governance arrangements necessary?

Because no single actor can deal with complex problem domains. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of collaborative governance?

No clear authority relationships and joint decision making. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of wicked problems?

Multiple interests and values of stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of dealing with disasters and crises?

The capacity of governmental systems to prepare, coordinate, and rapidly mobilize resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of adaptive management in dealing with wicked problems?

Evaluating and learning from experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of working with a range of policy instruments in dealing with wicked problems?

Important learning and evaluation processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of institutional complexity in the context of wicked problems?

Interorganizational cooperation and multilevel governance Signup and view all the answers

Why do some political leaders remain determined to undertake large initiatives to address complex problems?

Because they are based on imperfect knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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