Assignment– Critical Appraisal for Dr. Rocal

The Assignment Requirements: Due 3^rd November 2016

As part of your doctoral seminar for this set of weeks, you are participating in a seminar-style discussion about the weekly topics. Complete an APA compliant, 7 page critical appraisal of Korten and use at least two other most resent resources from the university’s database in your appraisal. Be sure to address the following as a minimum:

• Introduction
• Discuss the scope of the resource – what were the main arguments and propositions.
• Discuss the purpose and philosophical approach
• Discuss the underlying assumptions and implications
• If referring to a research article, present the methodology, where relevant, and discuss any practical issues or reasons to question the author’s perspective
• Relate the resource to the body of resources you have consulted in this course
• Discuss any evident limitations and opportunities for further inquiry
• Conclusion

Required Resources

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Korten, D. C. (2006). The great turning: From empire to Earth community. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler.

This book explores the negative effects of corporate power on society and challenges the state of conventional models of economics and power distribution. The author offers strategies for individuals to move away from "empire" and toward "Earth community."