Question 1

While watching a televised news commentary,you hear one of the guests argue that private delivery of social welfare services is always more efficient that public
Services.Which of the following would this guest be most likely to support?

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The guest would likely support the issuance of government vouchers to pay for health insurance, as it aligns with the belief in private delivery being more efficient by allowing individuals to choose private providers using government funds.

Question 2

Imagine that your community has only two hospital systems that compete on everything except price.You consider this situation to be an oligopoly.How would
You describe the delivery of health care in your community?

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With only two hospital systems competing, the absence of effective price competition is likely to lead to cost inefficiencies, as there is no outside force regulating the prices. The focus may not necessarily be on providing quality care or better service.

Question 3

How would you respond to Harry Specht and Mark Courtney's criticism of private practice in Unfaithful Angels?

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Harry Specht and Mark Courtney's criticism of private practice in "Unfaithful Angels" raises valid concerns about the potential for exploitation and inequality within the private practice sector. They argue that private practitioners may prioritize financial gain over the well-being of their clients, leading to unequal access to quality care and potentially harmful practices.

In response to their criticism, it is important to acknowledge the potential for these issues within private practice and to work towards addressing them. This may involve implementing regulations and ethical guidelines to ensure that practitioners prioritize the best interests of their clients and provide equitable access to care. Additionally, promoting transparency and accountability within the private practice sector can help to mitigate the potential for exploitation and inequality.

At the same time, it is also important to recognize the potential benefits of private practice, such as the ability to provide specialized and personalized care, flexibility in treatment approaches, and the potential for innovation and advancement in the field. By acknowledging and addressing the criticisms raised by Specht and Courtney, while also recognizing the potential benefits of private practice, we can work towards creating a more ethical and equitable private practice sector.

Question 4

Life care services to the aged in continuing care retirement communities is an example of:

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Question 5

Social work "exceptionalism" refers to:

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Question 6

The argument that government should deploy only "safety net" social programs as a last resort is most likely to be made by:

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Political conservatives generally advocate for smaller government and limited government intervention in people's lives. They believe in personal responsibility and self-reliance, and that individuals should not rely on government assistance unless it is absolutely necessary. Therefore, a political conservative is most likely to argue that government should deploy only "safety net" social programs as a last resort.

Question 7

To what does the concept of preferential selection refer? What are the pros and cons?

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Question 8

If you believe that for-profit firms provide access to the capital needed for expanding social services,that for-profit firms represent the potential for greater innovation in
The delivery of social services,and that for-profit firms have access to higher levels
Of managerial sophistication,then:

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Believing in the benefits of for-profit firms suggests openness to working in such an environment.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most like to reflect the viewpoint of a liberal social activist?

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A liberal social activist is likely to prioritize the social welfare of disadvantaged individuals over corporate profit motives and may view the privatization of social welfare services as a threat to the quality and accessibility of services for those in need. Choice B aligns with this perspective as it suggests that private practice social work may not be fully consistent with a commitment to social welfare, indicating a preference for collective or government-run services.

Question 10

If you value freedom,autonomy,and prestige,it is most likely that you:

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Private practice provides individuals with a high degree of autonomy and freedom to make their own decisions about how they want to operate their business. Additionally, owning a private practice often comes with a certain degree of prestige and status within the community. While the for-profit sector may also provide autonomy and potentially higher salaries, it may not necessarily align with someone who values freedom and autonomy over financial gain. The public and nonprofit sectors may offer job security and a sense of purpose, but they often come with more bureaucratic structures and less freedom to operate independently.

Question 11

What are the implications of the oligopolization of human services?

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Question 12

How would you explain the dominant position of human service corporations in several areas of social welfare provision?

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Human service corporations have greater access to commercial capital and are not as heavily regulated by the government as nonprofit organizations. This makes them more able to expand their services and dominate in several areas of social welfare provision.

Question 13

What contributions have business leaders made to U.S.social welfare?

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Question 14

Preferential selection results when:

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Preferential selection occurs when eligibility is influenced by the potential impact on organizational performance, such as profitability, rather than solely on client need or organizational mission.

Question 15

Proponents of privatization of social welfare services argue that a competitive environment is more likely to result in cost-effective services.The history of
Medicare suggests that this argument is:

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Question 16

If you believe that there is an inherent tendency in free markets to direct resources toward the affluent and away from the poor,then you are most likely to:

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Question 17

How would you categorize this statement,"once for-profit providers gain a significant share of a market,even nonprofit providers are likely to adopt commercial practices
And services are likely to be negatively impacted?"

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This statement reflects a concern about the impact of for-profit providers on the market and the potential negative effects on services, which aligns with the perspective of an advocate of voluntarization. This viewpoint emphasizes the value of volunteer-based, non-commercial approaches to service provision.

Question 18

One of the clearest examples of the government contracting out social welfare obligations is:

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Medicare and Medicaid are both examples of the government contracting out social welfare obligations to private healthcare providers to serve eligible beneficiaries. The government pays for the services provided by these private providers, but the providers themselves operate independently of the government. This is a common example of how the government relies on private entities to help fulfill its social welfare obligations.

Question 19

What does David Osborne (in Reinventing Government)suggest for the integration of the public and private sectors? What is your opinion regarding the feasibility of this suggestion?

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Question 20

Preferential selection means that the organization providing social services:

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Preferential selection refers to the practice of differentiating clients based on how they might impact the organization's performance, rather than serving all clients equally or based on need.

Quiz 7: Privatization and Human Service Corporations

While watching a televised news commentary,you hear one of the guests argue that private delivery of social welfare services is always more efficient that public Services.Which of the following would this guest be most likely to support?

Imagine that your community has only two hospital systems that compete on everything except price.You consider this situation to be an oligopoly.How would You describe the delivery of health care in your community?