,BSW4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025
(146826) - DUE 22 April 2025
Policy Analysis and Social Work Advocacy:
Comprehensive Examination of Roles, Processes, and
Strategies
Table of Contents
1. Question 1: The Role of Parliament and Civil Society
in Policy and Legislation
o 1.1 Detailed Examination of Parliament’s
Legislative Functions
o 1.2 The Multifaceted Contributions of Civil
Society in Policymaking
o 1.3 Critical Assessment of the Efficiency of the
Policy Formulation Process
o 1.4 Justification and Recommendations for
Enhancing Policy Efficiency
2. Question 2: Policy Analysis Framework for Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.1 Selection and Explanation of an Appropriate
Policy Analysis Framework
o 2.2 Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Policy
Analysis Process
o 2.3 In-Depth Critical Analysis of Existing Social
Welfare Policies
, o 2.4 Comprehensive Recommendations for Policy
Improvement
3. Question 3: Social Workers’ Roles in Policy
Implementation and Advocacy
o 3.1 Essential Skills Required for Effective Policy
Implementation
o 3.2 Strategic Approaches for Successful Policy
Advocacy
o 3.3 Comparative Analysis of Implementation
Versus Advocacy Roles
o 3.4 Argumentation on the Relative Importance
of Each Role
Question 1
Describe the role of parliament and civil society in the
formulation of policies and legislation. Do you think this is an
efficient process? Motivate your answer. (25 marks)
1.1 Detailed Examination of Parliament’s Legislative
Functions
The parliament serves as the cornerstone of democratic
governance, playing a pivotal role in shaping national
policies and legislation. Its functions extend far beyond
merely passing laws; it is an intricate system designed to
ensure representation, accountability, and effective
governance.
(146826) - DUE 22 April 2025
Policy Analysis and Social Work Advocacy:
Comprehensive Examination of Roles, Processes, and
Strategies
Table of Contents
1. Question 1: The Role of Parliament and Civil Society
in Policy and Legislation
o 1.1 Detailed Examination of Parliament’s
Legislative Functions
o 1.2 The Multifaceted Contributions of Civil
Society in Policymaking
o 1.3 Critical Assessment of the Efficiency of the
Policy Formulation Process
o 1.4 Justification and Recommendations for
Enhancing Policy Efficiency
2. Question 2: Policy Analysis Framework for Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.1 Selection and Explanation of an Appropriate
Policy Analysis Framework
o 2.2 Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Policy
Analysis Process
o 2.3 In-Depth Critical Analysis of Existing Social
Welfare Policies
, o 2.4 Comprehensive Recommendations for Policy
Improvement
3. Question 3: Social Workers’ Roles in Policy
Implementation and Advocacy
o 3.1 Essential Skills Required for Effective Policy
Implementation
o 3.2 Strategic Approaches for Successful Policy
Advocacy
o 3.3 Comparative Analysis of Implementation
Versus Advocacy Roles
o 3.4 Argumentation on the Relative Importance
of Each Role
Question 1
Describe the role of parliament and civil society in the
formulation of policies and legislation. Do you think this is an
efficient process? Motivate your answer. (25 marks)
1.1 Detailed Examination of Parliament’s Legislative
Functions
The parliament serves as the cornerstone of democratic
governance, playing a pivotal role in shaping national
policies and legislation. Its functions extend far beyond
merely passing laws; it is an intricate system designed to
ensure representation, accountability, and effective
governance.
