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📘 7-Day Rapid Revision Plan
Day 2 – Public Policy + Governance

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Topics for Revision

• Rational Comprehensive Model
• Incrementalism (Lindblom)
• Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Model
• Public Choice Theory
• New Public Management (NPM)
• Good Governance

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🎯 Revision Tasks

• ✔ Prepare 5-key differences chart:
  • Rational Model vs Incrementalism
  • NPM vs Good Governance
• ✔ Write 2 ready 250-word model answers
• ✔ Revise important policy keywords

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📌 Key Concepts to Remember

• Bounded Rationality
• Muddling Through
• Policy Window
• Budget Maximization
• Managerialism
• Transparency
• Participation
• Rule of Law

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✍️ 250-Word Practice Question

“New Public Management improved efficiency but weakened democratic accountability.” Critically examine.

• Time Limit: 8 Minutes
• Structure:
  • Introduction (Define NPM)
  • Efficiency gains
  • Accountability concerns
  • Balanced conclusion

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Prepared by Shaktimatha Learning
Policy Clarity + Governance Insight = High Analytical Score