Research Proposal

Research Question

The most important question which is needed to research is how public policies are proposed frequently. However, not all of the policies are carefully proposed and implemented. In this regard, this research aims to explore the myths and facts about public policy and its implementation. Is this field of investigation voluminous research already exists which can help to find the desired questions. Therefore, this research targets to expose the policy issues which are faced in the implementation of policies and how such policies are influenced by our societies.

Significance

This research is of paramount importance because it enables the policymakers and other concerned people that there is a need for the revival of research which can clear the policy implementation process. This enables us to analyze that there is an influence of societies on the policymaking process. In this regard, the facts and myths can be demarcated so that the ambiguity in the process of policymaking can be eliminated. Because new ways of investigation are continuously growing and expanding so it’s better to take stock of what elements can be improved in this field.

Search Terms and Attributes

In order to achieve reliable results, the research resources are attentively selected. This study relies on many data sources and research methods including peer-reviewed articles and most rated research papers. Moreover, for concept clarification, some digitalized pieces of relevant information concerning publications are also used.

In the early 1990s, it was believed that the future of implementation of policymaking will be efficient because of the proclaiming interest in the field of research. Policymakers put more focus on the implementation of policies. However, some ambiguous queries attached to the policies are ignored. This could be the result of declined research and scholars. Hence, this literature review based research can reveal possible factors behind this. The results will be arranged in the disciplinary structure so that the completion of this research can provide clues to the research question.

Key References

Alexander, Ernest R. “From idea to action: Notes for a contingency theory of the policy implementation process.” Administration & Society 16, no. 4 (1985): 403-426.

Barrett, Susan M. “Implementation studies: time for a revival? Personal reflections on 20 years of implementation studies.” Public administration 82, no. 2 (2004): 249-262.

Brinkerhoff, Derick W. “Process perspectives on policy change: highlighting implementation.” World Development 24 (1996): 1395-1401.

Cooper, H., and L. V. Hedges. “The Handbook of Research Synthesis (New York, Russell Sage Foundation). press: scheduled to appear in.” (1994).

Grindle, Merilee S., and John W. Thomas. Public choices and policy change: the political economy of reform in developing countries. Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1991.

Hill, Michael, and Peter Hupe. Implementing public policy: Governance in theory and practice. Sage, 2002.

Hill, Michael. “Implementation theory: yesterday’s issue?.” Policy & Politics 25, no. 4 (1997): 375-385.

Write a comprehensive review of the findings generated by your review of the literature. Then, as a consequence of that review, provide a succinct answer to your initial research question. Discuss both the practical and the theoretical implications of the answer. Your paper must be at least 10 pages, include at least 25 sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible, and follow current Turabian format. The page count does not include the title page or reference list.