Assignment 2

Assessment

Assignment 2

Assignment Length:                      1,500 words

Weighting:                                      50%

Background All aspects of management can be exercised. One method of strengthening management capability is to exercise it. Research, including case studies influence changes in policy, arrangements, service provision and capability. Exercises which test and strengthen management capability are all the better by being well informed by research (including case studies).

 In order to strengthen Civil Care and Security outcomes, research, case studies and exercises have identified particular development requirements.

Task This set of questions is about how exercises and research, including case studies influence changes in Civil Care and Security service provision?

Do only ONE of (a) or (b) or (c)

(a) Select a disaster which has had significant lessons derived from it. The research drawn on might include case studies; investigations; coroner’s reports; or quick response research. From the lessons of this disaster:

·         what development opportunities were identified?

·         what changes of approach were recognized as desirable?

·         how well have the suggested changes been implemented?

(b) Select an exercise which has tested and developed (Civil Care and Security) capabilities.

·         how was the exercise developed and constructed to meet the need i.e. to test or learn from and incorporate key lessons out of disasters?

·         can these points of developmental focus (learning outcomes) be illustrated at the Individual, Macro and Mega levels?

(c) Warning systems are a crucial part of the society’s capability to protect itself. Some would say they are the minimum necessary provision of social protection.

·         what particular lessons from the disaster you have studied were relevant to the capability of the comprehensive warning system?

·         how might warning systems be evaluated?

·         how can all stakeholders be involved in such exercises?

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