Introduction
Policies are set of guidelines or principles to guide in decision making towards achieve a rational outcome. Policy making is a process of making crucial organization decisions. Policies can assist in subjective and objective decision making. They are several steps in implementation and carrying out of a policy. These steps include agenda setting, Policy decisions or no-decision, implementation of a new program or change in an old public program and criticism from citizens and formal program evaluations
As a public administrator who is responsible with the implementation of government policies, I would first identify the pressing problem that requires legislations. Then take a comprehensive study of the cause of the problem in details. I will also get to know the awareness of the public on the issue, so that I can be able to decide on who will participate in fixing it. I will then consider the available means to solve the problem. After considering all this I will be able to gauge on the policy change, if there is need of any.
After identifying the problem and studying it in into details, then I will formulate a new policy. However I have to involve different interested and affected parties. Since this stage involves discussion to identify potential challenges and alternative solution. To set clear objectives and steps needed to solve the issue. I will then put the new policy that has been agreed upon in to effect. To make this step a success, I need to ensure there is a clear communication and coordination, and adequate funding. This is necessary especially if the people who are tasked in carrying out the task are not committed in complying with it
Finally, I have to make a follow up to ensure that the new policy is effectively addressing problem. I will also need to review on the available funds and resources to ensure that the policy is well