Question 1

Addressing social injustice&#10;A) is exclusively part of the MSW curriculum&#10;B) requires highly specialized skills&#10;C) is an ethically mandated activity for all social workers&#10;D) is limited to the activities of community organizers

Accepted Answer

Addressing social injustice is an ethically mandated activity for all social workers, not just those with a specific level of education or specialized skill set. It is a fundamental aspect of the social work profession to work towards social justice and promote equality for all individuals and communities, regardless of their background or circumstances. While community organizers may play a role in this work, it is not limited to their activities alone.

Question 2

Who of the following was the first to engage in large scale social work advocacy in the United States?&#10;A) St. Stephen&#10;B) Jane Addams&#10;C) Mary Richmond&#10;D) Francis Perkins

Accepted Answer

Jane Addams was the first to engage in large-scale social work advocacy in the United States. She founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889, which served as a settlement house and social service center for immigrants and the poor. Addams advocated for improved working conditions, women's suffrage, and child labor laws, and she was a leader in the progressive movement.

Question 3

The community development model can be BEST described as:&#10;A) a method for assessing the degree of resistance or receptivity to a proposed change&#10;B) activities designed to enhance people's development and well-being, including providing economic and social assistance for those unable to provide for their own needs&#10;C) interceding in or coming between groups of people, events, planning activities, or an individual's internal conflicts&#10;D) helping communities build their capacity

Accepted Answer

The community development model is centered around building the capacity of a community, empowering them to take control of their own development and well-being. It involves collaborating with community members, identifying their strengths and resources, and working together to improve overall quality of life. While it may involve assessing resistance or interceding in conflicts, these are not the primary focus of the model. Providing assistance for those in need is also important, but it is just one aspect of the larger goal of building community capacity.

Question 4

The social planning model can be BEST described as:&#10;A) the relative abilities to carry out activities such as home management, budgeting, meal planning and preparation, and maintaining positive social interactions&#10;B) the change efforts that are aimed a policy level or community-wide change, but do not necessarily involve members of the community themselves as the initiators for the change effort&#10;C) the systematic process of defining the problems and personnel needs of a social organization, such as a social agency&#10;D) the ability of one group to modify aspects of its culture to deal better with other groups or aspects of the environment

Accepted Answer

The social planning model focuses on change efforts at the policy level or community-wide change, but may not necessarily involve members of the community as the initiators of change. It is typically a top-down approach where professionals or experts analyze the problems and develop strategies to address them.

Question 5

The social action model can be BEST described as:&#10;A) addressing a social injustice that increases political pressure to impact decision-making processes to ensure that oppressed groups receive equitable services, resources, and power&#10;B) provoking arousal in client groups by making them aware of a relevant problem and its potential solution&#10;C) refusing to maintain certain relationships with a person, organization, or government body&#10;D) planning, seeking, and monitoring services from different social agencies and staff on behalf of a client

Accepted Answer

The social action model aims to address social injustices and increase political pressure to create change for oppressed groups in receiving equitable services, resources, and power. It involves collectively organizing and advocating for change rather than focusing on individual solutions or actions. Option B describes consciousness-raising, option C describes social withdrawal, and option D describes case management.

Question 6

Within a wealthy neighborhood, a man awakens to discover that all his household tools have been stolen from his garage. When the police arrive to investigate, he learns that many of his neighbors have been subjected to the same type of robbery. He becomes angry and decides to do something. He studies and learns about a program called "Community Watch," which requires him to organize meetings with all the people in his neighborhood. His anger drives him to the successful completion of organizing his neighborhood. Which is BEST label for the scenario?

A) program development
B) social planning
C) community organizing
D) since there is no social worker involved, none of these approaches can appropriately used

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes the process of community organizing, where the man takes it upon himself to organize his neighbors and implement a program to prevent further robberies. While there may not be a social worker directly involved, the actions taken align with the principles of community organizing.

Question 7

The Executive Director of the Center for Community Action has been monitoring the number of jobs that have been lost within the county since the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement. To have an economic recovery, his analysis suggests that the county needs to increase the number of small businesses. However, none of the federally funded programs address this critical issue. After designing a proposal for a new federal program, he organizes three buses of unemployed citizens to meeting with congresspersons in Washington. Which is BEST label for the scenario?

A) social action
B) social planning
C) community development
D) since there is no social worker involved, none of these approaches can appropriately used

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a process of organizing and mobilizing community members to advocate for policy change, which aligns with the definition of social action.

Question 8

Which social worker role is an important part of the community organizer's repertoire?&#10;A) advocate&#10;B) mobilizer&#10;C) mediator&#10;D) enabler&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the roles listed - advocate, mobilizer, mediator, and enabler - are important parts of a community organizer's repertoire. Each role serves a unique function in community organization and development, from advocating for community needs, mobilizing resources and people, mediating conflicts, to enabling community members to achieve their goals.

Question 9

In organizational and community practice, what is the first step in engaging the client system?&#10;A) identify the persons or groups that can contribute to the change effort&#10;B) define the problem by employing macro terminology&#10;C) locate a single person who can represent the community or organization&#10;D) divide the community or organization into two groups: insiders and outsiders

Accepted Answer

The first step in engaging the client system is to identify the persons or groups that can contribute to the change effort. This involves identifying key stakeholders, partners, and allies who can help bring about the desired change. By engaging these individuals or groups from the outset, practitioners can ensure that they have the necessary support and resources to achieve their goals.

Question 10

In organizational and community practice, the assessment process may be part of the intervention.

Accepted Answer

In organizational and community practice, assessment is often viewed as an ongoing process that is integrated into the intervention itself. This means that as assessments are conducted, information gathered can be used to inform any necessary changes to the intervention, and to ensure that the intervention is meeting the needs of the people it is intended to serve. Therefore, assessment can be seen as part of the intervention rather than simply a precursor to it.

Question 11

In organizational and community practice, which of the following is an appropriate data collection method activity that is part of the assessment phase?&#10;A) focus group with key players and others involved&#10;B) identification of organizations and communities that have developed similar programs, policies, or changes&#10;C) a and b&#10;D) none of the above

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Question 12

Describe specific tasks a social worker would do during each phase of the planned change process with organizations and communities.

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Question 13

What is the difference between a community and organization? What might be some types of organizations with whom a social worker works?

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Deck 10: Social Work Practice With Organizations and Communities and Policy Practice