Which of the following is accurate with respect to the relationship between impacts and outputs?
A) outputs are policy actions while impacts are goals
B) impacts are related to what the policy goals attempt to achieve while outputs are related to the means of achieving the goals
C) impacts are the goals and outputs are what is achieved
D) outputs are policy goals while impacts are how the policies are applied

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Impacts are the ultimate results or changes in the societal or environmental conditions that the policy goals aim to achieve. Outputs, on the other hand, refer to the immediate products or services that are delivered as a result of the policy intervention. In other words, outputs represent the means or the strategies used to achieve the policy goals. Therefore, option B correctly explains the relationship between impacts and outputs.

Which of the Following Is Accurate with Respect to the Relationship