Strategic Studies of public policy

Strategic Studies of public policy

Presenting a policy model in order to improve the coherence of the decision-making system in the Cabinet Case study: Government Office

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 Faculty member in ITSR
2 Faculty of Technology Studies Research Institute
3 Deputy of Applied Studies Office of the Government Board
4 Faculty member in Tarbiat Modares University
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the coherence of the decision-making system in the Cabinet of Ministers, centered on the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers. Based on this, the research question is, what will be the role of the government office (including its mission, structure, capabilities and duties) to promote the political coherence of the decision-making system of the Cabinet of Ministers? Considering the exploratory nature of the research question and the need to create a deep understanding of the subject under study, the qualitative research method has been used in this article. The data collection method was a semi-structured interview based on the interview protocol. Also, considering the prescriptive nature of the research from a Policy perspective, researchers have tried to present proposed policies in the form of a codified policy model at the end of the article. Finally, the "policy model of promoting the coherence of the decision-making system in the Cabinet of Ministers with the focus on the role of the government office" in this research, derived from the application of theoretical literature and research findings in the five components of mission, position, input, process and output, is presented in two passive and active approaches
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