How do we make decisions on 
critical issues such as these?
nReducing crime
nEnhancing public          safety
nContaining costs
nPublic health
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nManaging growth
nImproving accountability nProtecting the environment
•Examples of current “policy drivers” – (add others you believe appropriate).
• Federal agency briefings may want to consider replacing “managing growth” with “insuring national defense” or some other ‘federal’ issue.
•What do high level managers/policy makers need in order to make wise decisions in conducting the business of government?