JSB178 Lecture Notes - Lodgement, Tuesday Afternoon, Strategic Management
Document Summary
Central agencies coordinate the operation of all other agencies. They have policy, financial and administrative responsibilities. Are consistent with other government announcements and programs. Are consistent with intergovernmental and international obligations. There are not hidden traps likely to require sudden increases in funding. Most major decisions are made through inter-departmental committees which will include central agency representatives. Less important decisions must still receive scrutiny from central agencies. The cabinet process ensures that all agencies have the opportunity to comment on the implications of a proposal to their own policy area or operations. Better control of policy development for the government. Reduces the chances of rogue action by individual ministers or agencies. Theoretically better decisions as all issues are raised and addressed. Better strategic management of resources and time as all actions can be brought under one plan. The original intentions of a policy can be lost in the process of building a consensus between agencies.
