To answer the knowledge questions, you need to research the commissioning and procurement processes related to the policy system and public decision making implemented in your work environment. 1. Illustrate and explain the commissioning and procurement processes implemented in your government department 2. Identify the role players responsible for the policy decision making in your environment. Explain the context of their decision-making capacity 3. Explain the effect of policy systems, guidelines, protocols and regulations in terms of being the constraints or enablers of decision making. Research these questions and write a research essay which will demonstrate your understanding of how the policy system affects public decision making