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?

<p>Identifying the actions that might effectively narrow the gap between what-is and what-ought-to-be. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the concept of wicked problems?

<p>That problems are complex and require a collaborative approach to solve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of wicked problems?

<p>They require collaborative governance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When power is dispersed but not contested. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diversity of actors, resources, knowledge, and values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diversity of actors, resources, and knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are collaborative governance arrangements necessary?

<p>Because no single actor can deal with complex problem domains. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of collaborative governance?

<p>No clear authority relationships and joint decision making. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of wicked problems?

<p>Multiple interests and values of stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of dealing with disasters and crises?

<p>The capacity of governmental systems to prepare, coordinate, and rapidly mobilize resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Evaluating and learning from experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Important learning and evaluation processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interorganizational cooperation and multilevel governance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because they are based on imperfect knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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