{"id":24690,"date":"2024-05-07T12:35:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/investigate-and-evaluate-methods-of-executive-accountability-in-the-uk-as-a-junior-researcher-for-the-government-research-institute\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T12:35:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:35:33","slug":"investigate-and-evaluate-methods-of-executive-accountability-in-the-uk-as-a-junior-researcher-for-the-government-research-institute","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/investigate-and-evaluate-methods-of-executive-accountability-in-the-uk-as-a-junior-researcher-for-the-government-research-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigate and evaluate methods of executive accountability in the UK as a junior researcher for the Government Research Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Task<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">You work as a junior researcher for the Government Research Institute (fictitious)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">and have been asked to investigate and evaluate methods of executive<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">accountability in the UK. Instructions are as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">1. Based on your research, identify case study examples of where the executive has<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">been held accountable.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">2. Examine the methods of accountability used in these examples and provide an<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">evaluation of their effectiveness.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">3. Consider proposals for reform or to enhance the effectiveness of existing methods.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">To begin your research, you have been provided with some materials (below).<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Please extend your research with additional sources based on the examples you<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">have chosen.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">In order to assist you, you have been given the following indicative template:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Title<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">: Provide a suitable title for the paper<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Executive Summary<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">: This should be written once the paper is complete and should<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">briefly summarise the ideas developed in the paper.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">: This should provide general context and elaborate on the importance<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">of the problem. You may want to draft a few questions (research questions) which<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">need answering.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">It should contain:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">An explanation of your task<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Questions you have decided to address.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Discussion<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">This section should be divided into subsections \u2013 each with a title. Each subsection<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">should discuss one issue based on your questions \u2013 discussing the evidence and the<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">pros and cons of each potential solution.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Conclusions and Recommendations<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">What are your findings and what do you recommend considering your findings?<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Referencing:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">submissions should be referenced in OSCOLA format, i.e. footnoted<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">with a bibliography.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Material to begin your research:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Commission on Political Power,<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Options Paper: Executive Reform<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">, September 2022,<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">available at<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">https:\/\/commissionpoliticalpower.uk\/publications\/executivereform<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Institute for Government,<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">Accountability in modern government \u2013 directions for<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">change<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">, April 2018, available at<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">https:\/\/www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/accountability-summary-<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: calc(var(--scale-factor)*12px); cursor: auto;\">final.pdf<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">\n<section style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-annotation-id=\"151R\"><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><br style=\"cursor: auto;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Task You work as a junior researcher for the Government Research Institute (fictitious)and have been asked to investigate and evaluate methods of executiveaccountability in the UK. 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