An Interpretation of the Relevant Hexagram of each Stages in Social Policy Process from the Standpoint of Social Policy and Its Policy Tasks

The purpose of this study is to interpret the social policy situation of the relevant hexagrams of the stages in social policy process from the standpoint of the social policy by using the framework which is sought through modifying and supplementing the existing framework and to identify its policy tasks. The policy tasks of the revevant hexagrams related to each stages in social policy process identified through this study can be summarized as follows. First, the policy task of hexagram in the social problem forming stage is to seek new approach or theoretical perspective on social problems Second, the policy task of hexagram in the social policy agenda forming stage is about which of the various social policy agenda forming factors should be prioritized and applied. Third, the policy task of the hexagrm in social policy decision-making stage is about what should be reflected as the core content when setting social policy goals. Fourth, the policy task of hexagram in social policy implementing stage is that communication between persons concerned social policy should be emphasized in order to achieve social policy goals. Fifth. The policy task of hexagram in the social policy evaluating stage is that among the various types of policy evaluation, performance evaluation or program evaluation should be given the highest priority. The policy tasks of of relevant hexagrams in the stages in social policy process through interpreting the social policy situation from the standpoint of social policy have been identified. If so, it can be said that The Book of Change is a human heritage that should be used in various ways in the field of social welfare and social policy.