Question

___ refer to the important factors that policy analysts will use to assess the proposed policy alternatives. They are also used to analyze the impact of the policy after implementation.
1. Alternative assessment
2. Evaluative criteria
3. Ex post facto criteria
4. Redistributive factors

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Evaluative criteria.

Explanation:

Evaluative criteria is the process by which choices are made between different alternatives on the basis of defined criteria. For example a policy analyst may decide to only select policies that allow for employee involvement in decision making of a company's processes.

Comparism are made between available alternatives and the best option that meets the criteria most closely is chosen.

Evaluative criteria is also used to analyse impact of the policy after implementation, and if the objective is not being met change of policy is considered.