On Feb 28, 11:19 am, daytripper wrote:
On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:57:55 -0500, "Opus" wrote:
Policy analysis is not a value neutral process. Using the example of
deconcentrating the poor in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, discuss how different
values are evident in different perspectives of policy action and therefore
affect policy choices/outcomes. Why is it important to consider who is
involved (the players) or excluded from the policy process, their political
values, and issues of ethics when conducting policy analysis.

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Interesting question. We're undergoing the process of redesigning the
salary and benefit package here at my school, and all the watercooler
talk is about policy analysis and what values are evident in different
perspectives of policy action, and how that affects policy choice and
outcomes. It all boils down to one group making decision based on
their values and perceptions (being financially fluid, immune to
housing markets, etc), and the affected parties reacting to it from
THEIR values and perceptions (making more money, being protected from
the housing market, etc). The overall reaction of the second party may
or may not have an effect on the actual policy as it is
implemented....we'll see. But in MSP, I think the polls, business
investment, choice of home ownership neighborhoods, demographic
dynamics and socioeconomic pressures all play a role.

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Discuss the pertinent elements of conducting a needs assessment, including
target populations and data sources. Why is the problem definition stage
important, and what are the challenges associated with correctly specifying
the problem.

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I'm currently working on this one.

Hmmm, how do you choose a fly to tie on? What the fish wants, or what
you think looks pretty and is affordable? (I used this one at the
salary and meeting last night....I don't think they got it).

--riverman