Question

The first step in creating a public policy involves

Answer 1

Identifying a plan is the first step in creating a public policy involves..

Answer 2

Answer: identifying a problem

Explanation:

The rational-comprehensive model of a public policy making, developed by Charles Lindblom, identifies four distinctive steps in the process:

1. Problem identification
2. Identification of policy options
3. Selection and implementation
4. Evaluation

To identify problems to be addressed by public policy, officials primary resort to public interest groups.