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

Accepted Answer

Coalitions are formed to address community problems through a comprehensive approach that includes analyzing the problem, identifying and implementing solutions, and creating social change.

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

Accepted Answer

Community organizing focuses on mobilizing community members to address social issues by changing systems, rules, social norms, policies, and environments, aiming to alter the legality and social acceptability of certain behaviors.

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

Accepted Answer

Joining with other agencies and individuals typically benefits an organization by expanding access to resources that enhance its operational capabilities and outreach, such as media coverage, social media, and meeting spaces. Access to private jets and vacation homes is not a standard or expected benefit of such partnerships.

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

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options (Analyze the issue or problem on which the coalition will focus, Create awareness of the issue, Create a coalition infrastructure, and Create an action plan) are essential steps in building an effective coalition. These steps help in understanding the problem, raising awareness, structuring the coalition for effectiveness, and planning for action.

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

Accepted Answer

Bylaws are essential for formalizing the structure and operations of a coalition, including how decisions are made and how members interact. They provide a clear framework that can be regularly reviewed and revised to ensure the coalition remains effective and aligned with its goals.

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

Accepted Answer

A mission statement describes how a coalition plans to accomplish its vision and for whose benefit the coalition exists, outlining the organization's purpose, objectives, and approach to meet the needs of its stakeholders.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a stage of coalition development?
A) Formation
B) Implementation
C) Maintenance
D) Destruction
E) Outcome

Accepted Answer

Destruction is not typically considered a stage of coalition development. The common stages include formation, implementation, maintenance, and 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

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are specific criteria for member organizations involved in coalitions, especially those with media and relationships with elected officials. Designating a liaison ensures direct communication, participating in meetings and activities fosters collaboration, placing key issues on agendas promotes advocacy, and taking formal positions on issues aligns organizational policies with coalition goals.

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

Accepted Answer

Having the coordinator follow up with a phone call or email and send an orientation packet to the prospective member is a professional and organized approach to recruitment, ensuring the prospective member receives all necessary information about the coalition.

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.

Accepted Answer

A community coalition is indeed a collaboration among groups or sectors of a community which allows for diverse organizations or individuals to come together to work towards a common goal, leveraging their varied perspectives, resources, and strengths.

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.

Accepted Answer

Coalition building is typically a long-term process involving significant investment of time and resources, aimed at uniting groups with common interests to achieve a goal. It often requires complex structures to manage diverse perspectives and goals.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Real community engagement involves the active participation and empowerment of community members, allowing coalitions to effectively address health concerns while simultaneously building the community's capacity to manage and improve their own health outcomes.

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.

Accepted Answer

Successful coalitions are indeed characterized by diversity in membership, formality in working relationships, flexibility in approach, efficiency in response, and a collaborative nature in sharing risks, responsibilities, and rewards. These traits help in effectively addressing and managing health issues or any targeted concerns by leveraging the strengths and resources of various members for a common goal.

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.

Accepted Answer

A rationale needs to be developed to explain why a specific health or social issue has been chosen as a priority, based on the review of available data. This helps in justifying the allocation of resources and the focus on particular interventions.

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.

Accepted Answer

The success of coalitions in accomplishing their goals is not solely dependent on funding. Factors such as leadership, strategy, member engagement, and adaptability also play critical roles in their effectiveness and longevity.

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.

Accepted Answer

Successful coalition leadership involves facilitating collaboration among members, finding consensus or compromise when disagreements arise, and maintaining open and effective communication. However, sharing disagreements in emailed minutes is not typically advised as it can exacerbate conflicts rather than resolve them. Effective communication often involves discussing disagreements in a constructive manner directly with involved parties.

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.

Accepted Answer

These strategies are essential for the success of coalitions as they ensure that objectives are achievable, learn from past successes and failures, adapt to changing circumstances, respect the diverse cultures within the coalition, and strengthen the coalition's cohesion and effectiveness.

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.

Accepted Answer

Diversity in coalitions encompasses a broad range of characteristics beyond race and ethnicity, including age, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic and work status, to ensure a wide representation of perspectives and experiences.

Question 19

Share some of the benefits of building a coalition.

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Question 20

What are some strategies for reducing conflict?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Building and Sustaining Coalitions

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

___________ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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