Assessment 1: Critical Review

Discussion Paper Overview This work is a critical review of the central concepts of development, equality, equity, sustainability, disadvantage, vulnerability and need as they pertain to the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ in interventions for Development. These concepts have often been misunderstood and misused such that those who are the recipients of policies, programs – interventions – for Development have become their victims (albeit unintended). As such, students will show their understanding of the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ as it manifests in interventions for Development.

Details

In this assessment students are expected to show their capacity to critique literature. That is, in this assignment students must discuss the strengths, weaknesses and implications of the application of the central concepts within the field of Development.

Marking Criteria

This assignment is a critical reflection of the literature. Responses will be graded according to the extent of knowledge of the set readings and other literature on the topic; the capacity to develop a coherent, reasonable and logical argument; special attention will be given to student’s capacities to reflect upon their own thinking and identification of assumptions and engagement with historical and contemporary issues. Evidence of additional reading and quality of written expression is also taken into account. In summary, the examiner will aim to:

SIM336 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

• Ascertain students’ understanding of the concepts of development, equality, equity, sustainability, disadvantage, vulnerability and need.
• Ascertain students’ understanding of sustainable development and progress as they pertain to the UN MDGs.
• Ascertain students’ understanding of the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ in interventions for Development. •Ascertain students’ capacity for critical reflection and argument.
• Ascertain students’ ability to apply theory, literature and academic argument to literal examples.
• Ascertain students’ direct and succinct expression of arguments.
• Ascertain students’ capacity and willingness to integrate information beyond set readings.

Concepts of development, equality, equity, sustainability, disadvantage and vulnerability within the context of human rights Holden, E., Linnerud, K., & Banister, D. (2016). The Imperatives of Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development.

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Regeer, B. J., Hoes, A. C., van Amstel-van Saane, M., Caron-Flinterman, F. F., & Bunders, J. F. (2009). Six guiding principles for evaluating mode-2 strategies for sustainable development. American Journal of Evaluation, 30(4), 515-537.