WORKSHEET 14: Selecting a Player for Developing a Strategy

From your Prince Analysis in the last section, select a player which has an issue position of 3 or more and a priority of 3 or more. Provide a justification for your choice.

NAME OF PLAYER: Dr. Neil Cohen

REASON FOR SELECTION: Dr. Neil Cohen has a lot of power (4) in his position as Health Commissioner. Thus, he can utilize a wide variety of strategies. His issue position is a +5 which means he has a firm position in support of the policy. He also gives the Asthma Education policy a moderate priority (3), so he will work hard to change the positions of others.