Governance Dynamics (practise exam 2)
- Multiple choice
- (Only one answer is the most comprehensive and valid argument)
- Answers on the last page
Question 1
A planning process shifts from a focus on achieving predefined goals to continuously adapting
decisions based on new insights and changing conditions. This shift is best explained by:
A. The communicative turn in planning
B. The introduction of feedback mechanisms from system theory
C. The rise of participatory governance
D. The application of institutional design
Question 2
A planner chooses a highly participatory approach in a situation with low complexity and clear
solutions. From a theoretical perspective, what is the main critique?
A. The planner ignores democratic legitimacy
B. The planner overestimates uncertainty and applies an unnecessarily complex governance
approach
C. The planner fails to consider institutional design
D. The planner underestimates the importance of expert knowledge
Question 3
Which statement best reflects a core limitation of ROM?
A. It cannot deal with complex issues
B. It may lead to slow decision-making and lack of clear outcomes
C. It relies too heavily on scientific certainty
D. It excludes stakeholder participation
Question 4
A government uses scientific reports and expert opinions to justify a controversial policy,
presenting these as objective truths. From a governance dynamics perspective, this primarily
reflects:
, A. Communicative rationality
B. Institutional integration
C. Will-shaping through expert authority
D. Participatory governance
Question 5
Which situation best illustrates a mismatch between governance and problem type?
A. A complex issue addressed through negotiation and participation
B. A simple issue addressed through standardised policy
C. A highly complex issue addressed through top-down control and fixed goals
D. A simple issue addressed through expert-driven planning
Question 6
In the context of the ‘holy spectrum’, moving from left to right implies:
A. Increasing control and certainty
B. A shift from technical to communicative rationality
C. A shift from participation to expert dominance
D. Decreasing complexity
Question 7
A planning process results in technically efficient solutions but lacks public support and
legitimacy. Which governance principle is most clearly violated?
A. Effectiveness
B. Accountability
C. Legitimacy
D. Efficiency
Question 8
Which of the following best explains why IEZ can fail in complex planning situations?
A. It lacks scientific knowledge
B. It ignores interdependencies and contextual variation
C. It involves too many actors
D. It is too focused on participation
- Multiple choice
- (Only one answer is the most comprehensive and valid argument)
- Answers on the last page
Question 1
A planning process shifts from a focus on achieving predefined goals to continuously adapting
decisions based on new insights and changing conditions. This shift is best explained by:
A. The communicative turn in planning
B. The introduction of feedback mechanisms from system theory
C. The rise of participatory governance
D. The application of institutional design
Question 2
A planner chooses a highly participatory approach in a situation with low complexity and clear
solutions. From a theoretical perspective, what is the main critique?
A. The planner ignores democratic legitimacy
B. The planner overestimates uncertainty and applies an unnecessarily complex governance
approach
C. The planner fails to consider institutional design
D. The planner underestimates the importance of expert knowledge
Question 3
Which statement best reflects a core limitation of ROM?
A. It cannot deal with complex issues
B. It may lead to slow decision-making and lack of clear outcomes
C. It relies too heavily on scientific certainty
D. It excludes stakeholder participation
Question 4
A government uses scientific reports and expert opinions to justify a controversial policy,
presenting these as objective truths. From a governance dynamics perspective, this primarily
reflects:
, A. Communicative rationality
B. Institutional integration
C. Will-shaping through expert authority
D. Participatory governance
Question 5
Which situation best illustrates a mismatch between governance and problem type?
A. A complex issue addressed through negotiation and participation
B. A simple issue addressed through standardised policy
C. A highly complex issue addressed through top-down control and fixed goals
D. A simple issue addressed through expert-driven planning
Question 6
In the context of the ‘holy spectrum’, moving from left to right implies:
A. Increasing control and certainty
B. A shift from technical to communicative rationality
C. A shift from participation to expert dominance
D. Decreasing complexity
Question 7
A planning process results in technically efficient solutions but lacks public support and
legitimacy. Which governance principle is most clearly violated?
A. Effectiveness
B. Accountability
C. Legitimacy
D. Efficiency
Question 8
Which of the following best explains why IEZ can fail in complex planning situations?
A. It lacks scientific knowledge
B. It ignores interdependencies and contextual variation
C. It involves too many actors
D. It is too focused on participation
