Question

According to Weimer and Vining, which of the following is not an appropriate role for the policy analyst?a) Serve as a reporter of the news b) Serve as an objective technician c) Serve as a client's advocate d) Serve as an issue advocate

Answer 1

Serve as a reporter of the news.

Step-by-step explanation:

Weimer and Vining provides that there are certain prerequisites which are necessary to understand and rightfully establish as roles of policy analyst. According to them, role of the policy analyst must include social values based on ethical judgement, analytical integrity and result oriented vision.

Thus, they claim that the three roles of the policy analyst are:

i) Serve as an objective technician.

ii) Serve as a client's advocate.

iii) Serve as an issue advocate

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