Illegal Drugs and Crime
The post is a comb
ination of two asighnments
1: Illegal Drugs and Crime
Order Description
Question= Critically discuss the various ways
in which illegal drugs and crime can be argued to be l
inked, with particular reference to the research evidence
1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understand
ing of a range of theories and explanations of substance misuse
2. Demonstrate an understand
ing of contemporary approaches to and debates about work
ing with substance misusers and of resources available
in address
ing
substance misuse.
3. Demonstrate a critical understand
ing of the l
inks between substance use and misuse, community, crime and social exclusion
Critically consider the possible (proposed) l
inks between substance misuse and crime, the l
inks between substance misuse and social exclusion and/or the possible
effects of substance misuse on the local community, with reference to relevant theory and evidence.
Also demonstrate an awareness of the implications of these l
inks.
Critically draw on
international comparisons, us
ing appropriate academic and policy-related evidence.
Include critique of our knowledge and understand
ing of these issues, and the
difficulties
in measur
ing, identify
ing and (try
ing to) expla
in them (particularly as the issues are complex and relate to ‘hard-to-reach’ groups).
Set out possible (relevant) l
inks and effects, relate these to various theories and explanations and critique these. Demonstrate knowledge across a variety of
different l
inks/relationships.
2: Lightweight and heavyweight product managers
Order Description
Option #1: Lightweight and Heavyweight Product Managers
Briefly describe heavyweight product managers and lightweight product managers. Address the follow
ing:
Compare and contrast these two types of managers,
includ
ing their roles and authority.
What types of new product development lend themselves well to heavyweight product teams? List two products currently on the market that would benefit from heavyweight
teams. Defend your choice for these products be
ing developed by heavyweight product teams.
What types of new product development lend themselves well to lightweight product teams? List two products currently on the market that would benefit from lightweight
teams. Defend your choice for these products be
ing developed by lightweight product teams.