Between incrementalism and punctuated equilibrium: the case of budget in Poland, 1995–2018

Abstract Incrementalism and punctuated equilibrium theory (PET) have secured their standing in public policy research when studying change in budgetary data. On the other hand, however, new empirical evidence is constantly developed to confront it with theoretical assumptions. In line with the above, the aim of the paper is threefold. First, it is examined if budgetary outlays in Poland follow either incrementalism or PET's core premises. Second, the paper aims at facilitating discussion on identifying punctuations. It is claimed that any cut-off point should be data-driven, category-responsive, and generalizable across different types of outliers. And third, it is investigated which of the budget categories have the most punctuations. Methodologically, the study is based on descriptive and distributional statistics provided to tackle the above two issues comprehensively. Consequently, the paper aims at filling the gap in theory-driven literature on Polish budget shifts and their empirical rigorous explanations. Thus, it is claimed that the Polish case study contributes to the debate on the verification of empirical research on public policy agendas and public policy change.

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Classifying Different Types of Meta Analyses and Meta Syntheses — Developing Methodology in Social Policy and Public Policy Research

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3859148 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Christian Aspalter

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Social Policy ◽

Policy Research ◽

Public Policy Research ◽

Different Types ◽

Meta Analyses

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Tacit Knowledge Management at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis

Mousaion ◽

10.25159/0027-2639/3776 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha ◽

Gladys Njeri Mungai ◽

Henry Nyabuto Kemoni

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Policy Research ◽

Primary Data ◽

Intangible Asset ◽

Research Approach ◽

Public Policy Research ◽

Observation Methods ◽

Tacit Knowledge Sharing

Tacit knowledge is seen as difficult to be shared in an organisation owing to its intuitive, versatile and practice-based nature. Consequently, tacit knowledge is not well-understood or valued in most organisations and more so in public institutions. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) manages tacit knowledge as an intangible asset and also to recommend a framework or model for the management of tacit knowledge for a competitive advantage and development at the KIPPRA. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, with interviews and observation methods constituting the primary data collection methods. The study targeted 60 employees of KIPPRA consisting of researchers, young professionals, heads of divisions, a knowledge manager and administrative staff. The qualitative data collected were organised, categorised and reported verbatim. Among the key findings were that KIPPRA has the capacity for tacit knowledge sharing, capture, transfer and storage that have not been capitalised on. Further, employees experience challenges such as the identification and understanding of tacit knowledge, access to tacit knowledge sharing platforms, access to expertise with specific tacit knowledge, tacit knowledge hoarding, individualism, and ICT-related challenges in accessing tacit knowledge. Finally, the study recommends the adoption of a proposed framework for managing tacit knowledge at the KIPPRA.

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