Systemic Integration Flashcards
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A public manager notices that two departments are duplicating data collection efforts, causing inefficiency. Which systemic integration approach best addresses this?
Answer: Create a shared data repository accessible to both departments
A shared data repository eliminates redundancy while ensuring both departments have access to the information they need.
In systems thinking, a 'feedback loop' in a public agency refers to:
Answer: Information about outcomes that influences future decisions and actions
Feedback loops return output information into the system to adjust future inputs and actions, enabling adaptive management.
Which of the following best describes horizontal integration in government?
Answer: Coordination among agencies at the same level of government
Horizontal integration refers to coordination and collaboration among agencies or departments at the same governmental level.
A CPM candidate is designing an interagency task force. To ensure systemic integration, the FIRST step should be:
Answer: Define clear shared goals and expected outcomes
Defining shared goals aligns all participating agencies and provides the foundation for effective integration and collaboration.
The concept of 'systems thinking' is most useful for a public manager when:
Answer: Understanding how changes in one part of an organization affect other parts
Systems thinking helps managers understand the interconnections and interdependencies that cause change in one area to ripple through the whole organization.
When integrating IT systems across multiple public agencies, which risk is most commonly overlooked?
Answer: Data security and privacy compliance across jurisdictions
Cross-agency IT integration creates complex data governance challenges, including varying privacy laws, security standards, and compliance requirements.
A public manager's agency is experiencing 'silo behavior.' Which integration strategy directly targets this problem?
Answer: Creating cross-functional teams with representatives from each silo
Cross-functional teams break down silos by creating structural opportunities for collaboration and shared accountability.