,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 Role
in Policy Formulation
o 1.2 In-Depth Analysis of Civil Society’s
Contribution to Legislation
o 1.3 Comprehensive Evaluation of the Efficiency
of the Policy-Making Process
o 1.4 Critical Motivation and Recommendations
for Improved Efficiency
2. Question 2: Policy Analysis Framework for Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.1 Selection and Justification of a Policy
Analysis Framework
o 2.2 Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Policy
Analysis Process
o 2.3 Thorough Critical Analysis of a Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.4 Detailed Recommendations for Policy
Improvement
, 3. Question 3: Social Workers’ Roles in Policy
Implementation and Advocacy
o 3.1 Extensive Discussion on Essential Skills for
Policy Implementation
o 3.2 Comprehensive Exploration of Advocacy
Tactics and Strategies
o 3.3 Comparative Analysis of Implementation vs.
Advocacy Roles
o 3.4 Justification and Argumentation for the More
Critical 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 Role in
Policy Formulation
The parliament, as the cornerstone of democratic
governance, holds a multifaceted and indispensable role
in the formulation of policies and legislation. Its functions
extend far beyond mere law-making, encompassing a
broad spectrum of responsibilities that ensure policies are
well-structured, representative, and effectively
implemented.
(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 Role
in Policy Formulation
o 1.2 In-Depth Analysis of Civil Society’s
Contribution to Legislation
o 1.3 Comprehensive Evaluation of the Efficiency
of the Policy-Making Process
o 1.4 Critical Motivation and Recommendations
for Improved Efficiency
2. Question 2: Policy Analysis Framework for Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.1 Selection and Justification of a Policy
Analysis Framework
o 2.2 Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Policy
Analysis Process
o 2.3 Thorough Critical Analysis of a Social
Welfare Policy
o 2.4 Detailed Recommendations for Policy
Improvement
, 3. Question 3: Social Workers’ Roles in Policy
Implementation and Advocacy
o 3.1 Extensive Discussion on Essential Skills for
Policy Implementation
o 3.2 Comprehensive Exploration of Advocacy
Tactics and Strategies
o 3.3 Comparative Analysis of Implementation vs.
Advocacy Roles
o 3.4 Justification and Argumentation for the More
Critical 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 Role in
Policy Formulation
The parliament, as the cornerstone of democratic
governance, holds a multifaceted and indispensable role
in the formulation of policies and legislation. Its functions
extend far beyond mere law-making, encompassing a
broad spectrum of responsibilities that ensure policies are
well-structured, representative, and effectively
implemented.
