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Policy Decision-Making and Implementation

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Learning activity

Describe the challenge you have identified.

PRIORITY

Identify the main stakeholders involved. What are their priorities?

INTEREST

Who directly benefits from the way things are right now?

SOLUTIONS

What is one solution available to you?

COSTS

What are the costs associated with this solution? Can you afford them?

EQUITY

Who will benefit from the changes you propose? Do these benefits outweigh the costs?

SOCIALISATION

How will you gain support for your solution?

Key Takeaways

In this chapter, Professor Christine Loh explored the unique role and responsibilities of government in acting for the collective public interest and shared her decision-making process called PISCES.

  1. The government possesses unique tools like law-making and taxation to create a better society, emphasising the need for clarity in using these tools for public interests.

  2. PISCES: Prioritising issues, dealing with vested Interests, finding Solutions, considering Costs, assessing Equity, and Socialising ideas. This framework helps governments and businesses alike with complex decision-making.

  3. Companies operate within the legal framework set by the government but should strive to exceed mere legal compliance. Responsible businesses also consider societal expectations, such as providing fair wages and working conditions.

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Further Readings
  1. Will Kenton (2023)Social License to Operate (SLO): Definition and Standards