Deck 11: Building and Sustaining Coalitions

Question 1

As an action-oriented group, a coalition focuses on reducing or preventing a community problem by:

A) Analyzing the problem
B) Identifying and implementing solutions
C) Creating social change
D) Answers A, B, and C
E) None of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

___________ in contrast to coalitions attempt to alleviate community problems but focuses on changing systems, rules, social norms, policies, and environments to ultimately change the legality and social acceptability of behaviors.

A) Society system facilitation
B) Community organizing
C) Change supplementation
D) Environmental tweak
E) All of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Joining with other agencies and individuals can benefit an organization by providing expanded access to all of the following except:

A) Printing and postage services
B) Media coverage
C) Private jets and vacation homes
D) Social media
E) Meeting space

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following are steps for building an effective coalition?

A) Analyze the issue or problem on which the coalition will focus
B) Create awareness of the issue
C) Create a coalition infrastructure
D) Create an action plan
E) All of the above

Question 5

The infrastructure of an effective coalition should be formalized and supported by ________ that are regularly reviewed and revised.

A) Executive commission
B) Bylaws
C) Rules and regulations
D) Agency rigor
E) None of the above

Question 6

The coalition ____________________ describes how the coalition plans to accomplish its vision and for whose benefit the coalition exists.

A) Mission statement
B) Vision statement
C) Financial statement
D) Executive board outline
E) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a stage of coalition development?

A) Formation
B) Implementation
C) Maintenance
D) Destruction
E) Outcome

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a specific criterion for member organizations with media and relationships with elected officials?

A) Designate a specific individual as a liaison to the coalition
B) Participate in meetings and activities
C) Place key coalition issues on agendas of their respective organizations
D) Take formal, organizational positions on issues consistent with coalition policies
E) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a step in the buddy program for coalition member recruitment?

A) Buddy up with a member you find interesting and aesthetically pleasing
B) Share phone numbers so you can send text messages to your buddy every time there is any updates or interesting gossip
C) Have the coordinator follow up with a phone call or email and send an orientation packet to the prospective member that contains the coalition brochure and calendar
D) Let buddy know they really should be in attendance and they need to ensure they will have reliable childcare and transportation
E) All of the above

Question 10

A community coalition is defined as a group of individuals representing diverse organizations, factions, or constituencies within the community who agree to work together to achieve a common goal.

Question 11

Coalition building is a process that involves an extremely short-term investment of time and resources; and a coalition is ideal if a simpler, less complex structure.

Question 12

When real community engagement exists, coalitions can address community health concerns while empowering or developing capacity in those very communities.

Question 13

Successful coalitions tend to be diverse, both in their organizational membership and in individual activists; formal in their working relationships and role expectations; flexible in considering new approaches to health issues; efficient in their group response to community issues; and collaborative in working toward a common goal by sharing risks, responsibilities, and rewards.

Question 14

Once the available data related to the priority public health issue(s) has been reviewed, a rationale does not need to be developed for why a specific health or social issue has been chosen.

Question 15

Funding itself, however, does not ensure longevity and effectiveness. Some coalitions have succeeded in accomplishing their goals with little or no outside funding, while other well-funded coalitions have failed.

Question 16

The key to successful coalition leadership is the ability to complete all tasks by the coalition coordinator, argue important issues when differences of opinion arise, and openly and effectively communicate with members and the community by sharing disagreements in emailed minutes.

Question 17

Strategies for achieving coalition objectives should be realistic, built on the experience of others, flexible, respectful of organizational cultures, and designed to enhance coalition unity.

Question 18

Diversity in coalitions refers not only to race and ethnicity, but also to age, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic and work status.

Question 19

Share some of the benefits of building a coalition.

Question 20

What are some strategies for reducing conflict?