This paper looks at how once a decision is made with regard to a policy, a method of putting it into effect is required.
It examines how
implementation is a complex
process whereby the means must make the goals achievable and how the process of implementation can be approached in two ways - the 'top-down' (also known as 'the rational model' or 'forward mapping') or 'bottom-up' (also known as 'backward mapping'. It shows how British policy is stuck with with the 'top-down' approach and how in order to make the best of it, each policy needs to come with clearly defined objectives, an implementation plan, sufficient support and resources and a system of communication and monitoring to ensure minimal deviation.