The following literature review example contains several formatting

and content errors. Revert back to your workbook as well as the

UAL referencing guide to spot them.
Assignment 2
08. 09. 2023

(Remember, your cover page should include your name, surname,

student number, assignment title as well as the submission date)
Introduction

In their article, Diane Frey and Gillian McNaughton [2016: page 2] attempt to
demonstrate the shortcomings of the Sustainable Development Goals related to
decent work, citing the limitations of its scope. They then set out to formulate goals
that are more in line with human rights rather than market-based economic growth
stategies.

Methodology

Before arriving at its findings, the article employs a thorough quantitative approach.
This approach mainly focuses on conducting interviews with those occupying
executive positions in international labour organizations and asking them about the
validity of SDG 8. A set of specific questions related to social protection, rights at
work, as well as fostering stable employment were included in the list of interview
questions (Frey and McNaughton, 2016: 7). (Be sure not to confuse quantitative with
qualitative)

Results/Findings

Based on the answers given during the interview process, some key findings were
discovered in relation to the topic. The first one being that “[f]rom a human rights
perspective, the goal is problematic for several reasons.” (Frey and McNaughton,
2016:13). (Be as specific as possible when it comes to stating your results!)

Discussion

The fact that SDG 8 is linked to economic growth presents the greatest flaw in this
UN measure that aims to promote decent work for all global citizens. Based on the
responses, it can be observed that the right to full and decent employment should not
be conditioned on economic growth. The examples presented of governments who
do not aggressively focus on economic outcomes also support this notion. In short,
there are instances where the economy trends upwards, however, the masses still do
not enjoy their right to decent work. (Remember, if you have incorporated someone
else’s ideas, you must indicate where you sourced them from!)

Conclusion

The main findings of this research highlight how SDG 8’s focus on economic growth
hinders its true potential when it comes to promoting full and decent promotion.
Moreover, the article goes on to recommend a model where decent work is purely
advocated for through the lens of human rights rather than economic reasons.
Research also indicates how other countries who have chosen this approach are
better off economically in the long run. Therefore, it can be concluded that SDG 8
needs to modified to prioritise human rights (Frey and McNaughton 2016).
Reference List (Must ALWAYS be on a separate page)

Frey, Diane. & McNaughton, Gillian. August 2016. A Human Rights Lens on Full
Employment and Decent Work in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Journal
of Workplace Rights, 7(2):1-16. Available at
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244016649580. Accessed: 26
August 2023.

(Refer back to UAL Referencing Guide to make sure there are no errors in your final
reference list)