ABSTRACT

Richard Matland (1995) developed a synthesized model of policy implementation, identifying six factors shaping implementation success:

• Statutory compliance Statutes often encapsulate policy goals and implementation should be oriented toward goal accomplishment. Statutory compliance alone may overlook issues of efficiency or effectiveness of policy implementation. Also, it does not mean that the statute or compliance with the statute is consistent with constitutional principles, generally accepted ethical standards, or democratic governance. Narrowly defined, compliance is a managerial function; regardless, it is one important dimension of implementation.