Encyklopedia Administracji Publicznej MW Pivot Skin

PUBLIC DECISION-MAKING – it takes place in a specific public space and means the decision-making activity of entities in the scope of programming, organising and directing public administration activities in matters of key importance. Deciding is a valuing act, i.e. the decision maker collects, selects and evaluates information helpful in making a decision, it is a process that is determined by the subject of the decision, the decision-making procedure and the issues of solving, implementing and verifying decisions. The decision-maker, when verifying possible solutions, should anticipate the effects of each alternative option and define the selection criteria, then make a final decision, which results in completing the decision-making process and taking specific action stemming from this decision. D-m.p. may refer to decisions that affect the shape of public relations with transnational and supranational entities. It focuses on issues related to the functioning of power, law and politics, the distribution of tangible and intangible goods and services, as well as the management of public resources [ E. Szulc-Wałecka ].

Literature: Decydowanie publiczne [Public decision-making], red. G. Rydlewski, Warszawa 2011 ■ Proces decyzyjny w administracji publicznej [The decision-making process in public administration], ed. L. Habuda, Wrocław 2000.