Question 1

Discuss the factors that have led to the decline of central cities and the growth of suburbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the factors that have led to...

Question 2

Describe how some communities obstruct well-being, particularly the well-being of children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how some communities obstruct well-being, particularly...

Question 3

Discuss how segregation by class is a growing concern related to community development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how segregation by class is a...

Question 4

What are the implications of "mismatch theory"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the implications of "mismatch theory"?...

Question 5

How is environmental racism manifested in American communities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How is environmental racism manifested in American...

Question 6

How do small businesses fulfill social service roles, particularly in minority communities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do small businesses fulfill social service...

Question 7

Define social capital. Why has it been strong in many minority communities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define social capital. Why has it been...

Question 8

Using the class as an example, illustrate the following organizational functions: goal-directed, integrative, maintenances, and adaptation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the class as an example, illustrate...

Question 9

Name the characteristics of "McDonaldization" and discuss the implications for human service agencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the characteristics of "McDonaldization" and discuss...

Question 10

Define organizational culture. How might this manifest itself in a human service organization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define organizational culture. How might this manifest...

Question 11

How can concepts of the ecosystems perspective be applied to organizations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can concepts of the ecosystems perspective...

Question 12

In what ways are large companies better for employees than family-operated businesses?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what ways are large companies better...

Question 13

How do the characteristics of bureaucracy fit the rationalist perspective?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do the characteristics of bureaucracy fit...

Question 14

How do various understandings of employee motivation shape management practices?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do various understandings of employee motivation...

Question 15

In what ways can employees be exploited by organizations? What recourse do they have?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what ways can employees be exploited...

Question 16

What special challenges do social workers face in host agencies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What special challenges do social workers face...

Question 17

What are the characteristics of a residential institution?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the characteristics of a residential...

Question 18

Discuss how institutions obstruct the well-being of residents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how institutions obstruct the well-being of...

Question 19

How have recent trends in institutions in the U.S. affected different population groups, such as older adults, prisoners, and people with mental illness?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How have recent trends in institutions in...

Question 20

What are the manifest and latent functions of residential institutions in American society?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the manifest and latent functions...

Quiz 4: Social Settings