Question 1

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, symbolic implementation has

Accepted Answer

A)  low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
B)  high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. 
C)  high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
D)  low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. B

Question 2

Technological change can impact policy implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, experimental implementation has

Accepted Answer

A)  low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
B)  high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. 
C)  high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
D)  low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. C

Question 4

Anything that impedes policy compliance is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a limitation. 
B)  a barrier. 
C)  a problem. 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Policy networks comprised of interested citizens, pressure groups, and administrators are commonly referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholder groups. 
B)  interest groups. 
C)  advocacy coalitions. 
D)  networks.

Question 6

The ability of public policy to control, influence, or reshape phenomenon in order to achieve a policy goal is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  steerage. 
B)  tractability. 
C)  slippage. 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, administrative implementation has

Accepted Answer

A)  low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
B)  high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. 
C)  high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
D)  low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Question 8

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, political implementation has

Accepted Answer

A)  low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
B)  high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict. 
C)  high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict. 
D)  low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Question 9

Which of the following is not identified as a veto point in policy formulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active managers 
B)  Organizational culture 
C)  Legal standing 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

When government offers a funded mandate, it means that there is some kind of ______________ attached to the mandate.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulatory power 
B)  sunset clause 
C)  grant-in-aid 
D)  earmark power

Exam 7: Policy Implementation