17 Questions
What is a characteristic of wicked problems?
They have conflicting values and confusing information.
What is a challenge in addressing wicked problems?
Defining the problem and identifying the desired outcome.
Which of the following is a characteristic of wicked problems in terms of their causes?
They have a complex network of causes that are difficult to untangle.
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.
What is implied by the concept of wicked problems?
That problems are complex and require a collaborative approach to solve.
What is a key characteristic of wicked problems?
They require collaborative governance.
According to Roberts (2000), in which situation are collaborative strategies suitable?
When power is dispersed but not contested.
What is a key challenge of collective decision making in collaborative governance?
Diversity of actors, resources, knowledge, and values.
What is the key strength of collective decision making in collaborative governance?
Diversity of actors, resources, and knowledge.
Why are collaborative governance arrangements necessary?
Because no single actor can deal with complex problem domains.
What is a characteristic of collaborative governance?
No clear authority relationships and joint decision making.
What is a common characteristic of wicked problems?
Multiple interests and values of stakeholders
What is a challenge of dealing with disasters and crises?
The capacity of governmental systems to prepare, coordinate, and rapidly mobilize resources
What is a key aspect of adaptive management in dealing with wicked problems?
Evaluating and learning from experiences
What is a result of working with a range of policy instruments in dealing with wicked problems?
Important learning and evaluation processes
What is a characteristic of institutional complexity in the context of wicked problems?
Interorganizational cooperation and multilevel governance
Why do some political leaders remain determined to undertake large initiatives to address complex problems?
Because they are based on imperfect knowledge
Test your understanding of wicked problems in governance, a complex class of social system problems characterized by incomplete information, multiple stakeholders, and conflicting values. Delve into the challenges of addressing these problems and the role of governance in finding solutions. This quiz is based on lectures and research notes on deliberative democratic theory.
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