Quiz 7: Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies serve to synchronize all of the following arenas of life except: A) Private life B) Economy C) Environment D) Government

The second phase in the process of how policy is developed and implemented is: A) Recognition of society's values B) Implementation through a social welfare program C) Identification of problems and needs D) Formulation of social welfare policy

A _____ is defined as values held by the majority that sway public opinion in that direction. A) Gossip B) Maximum coverage C) Normative orientation D) Pertinent values

The fifth phase of social welfare policy development involves: A) Identification of problems and needs B) Formulation of social welfare policy C) Identification of public opinion D) Implementation through a social welfare program

The final phase in the process of social welfare policy development is: A) Formulation of social welfare policy B) Agency service delivery C) Implementation through a social welfare program D) Identification of public opinion

Broad components to explore in order to understand any policy include all of the following except: A) What people's needs and program's goals are B) What the eligibility criteria are to receive benefits C) How the program is financed D) Who proposed the policy development

Food stamps, free school lunches, and rent subsidies are considered ______ benefits provided to eligible clients. A) In-kind B) Incognito C) In-need D) Initial

Which of the following would be considered a personal social service: A) Rent subsidies B) Counseling C) Cash D) Day care

_____ is the condition whereby people meet the designated criteria or requirements to receive benefits. A) Means test B) Eligibility C) Qualification D) Guarantee

A means test usually includes assessment of all of the following except: A) Number of dependents B) Income C) Health factors D) Food supplies

A principle of _____ is that failure to succeed generally is due to complex, unfair stresses and problems in the environment. A) Radicalism B) Conservatism C) Liberalism

_____ is the philosophy that the government should not interfere unless absolutely necessary. A) Radicalism B) Conservatism C) Liberalism

The primary principles involved in conservatism include: A) It is each individual's responsibility to work and succeed B) Failure to succeed generally is due to complex, unfair stresses and problems in the environment C) It is government's responsibility to support its citizens and help them cope with the stresses and problems in their environment D) The system requires a total restructuring

Condy and Hily are two women who are currently residing at the Loving Arms homeless shelter. They begin a discussion about the state of social welfare programs in the country when Hily says "It is society's obligation to assist people in adjusting to the turbulent and demanding contemporary environment." Condy nods her head and says, "You go, girl! You sure are talking like a _____." A) Liberal B) Conservative

The primary principle involved in _____ is that the system requires a major overhaul to achieve more appropriate goals. A) Radicalism B) Conservatism C) Liberalism

Basic concepts inherent in the residual perspective on social welfare policy and program development include: A) Social welfare policies and programs should be reactive, solving problems only after they occur B) Social welfare policies and programs serve to relieve existing tensions and help solve problems distressing people in their environment C) Social welfare policies and programs should provide ongoing support to all people in need D) It is not people's fault that they require social welfare services

Public education through high school is considered a _____ social welfare benefit. A) Selective B) Universal C) Considerate D) Networked

Policy _____ is a systematic evaluation of how effectively a policy addresses the targeted problem or issue, meets people's needs, and achieves its goals. A) Practice B) Analysis C) Advocacy D) Evaluation

All of the following are steps in the Five-E approach to social welfare policy analysis except: A) Ethical considerations B) Evaluation of alternatives C) Establishment of recommendations for positive change D) Economic ramifications

______ established the Children's Defense Fund. A) Dorothea Dix B) George Wiley C) Marian Wright Edelman D) Sondra Wenham

_____ led various social workers, clients receiving public assistance, civil rights workers, and assorted other welfare rights groups and formed the National Welfare Rights Organization. A) Dorothea Dix B) George Wiley C) Marian Wright Edelman D) Sondra Wenham

All of the following are listed in the text as methods social workers can use to conduct policy practice and advocacy except: A) Persuade B) Use complaint or grievance processes C) Initiate legal action D) Coercion

______ are individuals who are hired to attempt to influence legislators' decisions and votes through direct communication. A) Influencers B) Irritators C) Campaign managers D) Lobbyists

The _____ of the National Association of Social Workers solicits information from political candidates to establish their positions on social welfare issues and determine the extent to which their stances comply with social work values and goals. A) Political Policy Procedure Pact B) Political Advocacy Election Campaign C) Political Action Committee for Candidate Election

Which of the following was cited by Dobelstein regarding benefits to people living in poverty: A) The share of cash expenditures as a portion of all income-maintenance expenditures has been increasing over the past 25 years B) The share of in-kind benefits as a portion of all income-maintenance expenditures has been decreasing over the past 25 years C) If the government would divert the money it spends on in-kind benefits to providing cash directly, it would spend no more and possibly spend less D) Total federal government spending for all social programs is not enough to raise the poor above the poverty line

Social welfare programs implement social welfare policy.

Social workers must pay special attention to social welfare policies because some policies are unfair and they must advocate for them to be changed.

Dobelstein labels "superior attitudes" as values that are held by the majority that sway public opinion in that direction.

The formulation stage of social welfare policy is the closest part of the policy world for social work practitioners.

Policies can change in response to modifications in values.

Food stamps, rent subsidies, and day care are types of in-line benefits.

Counseling is considered a personal social service, and is included as a type of in-kind benefit.

A means test might include assessment of people's health factors.

The measurement that is used to determine the amount paid for some benefit based on the recipient's ability to pay rather than on fixed fees is called a justification scale.

A primary principle involved in conservatism is that it is society's responsibility to care for and support its members.

A primary principle involved in liberalism is that the government should not interfere unless it is absolutely necessary.

A basic concept inherent in the residual view is that social welfare policies and programs serve to relieve existing tensions and help solve problems distressing people in their environment.

Universality is the idea that social welfare benefits should be restricted to those who can demonstrate need through established eligibility criteria.

Universality somewhat coincides with the institutional perspective on social welfare.

One of the E's in the Five-E approach to policy analysis for social welfare policy is efficiency.

One of the E's in the Five-E approach to policy analysis for social welfare policy is the question of whether the policy is ethically sound.

Advocacy is the process of attempting to influence decision makers by presenting an argument or rationale for another point of view.

The process of influencing legislators to benefit some category of clients is entitled political advocacy.

George Wiley established the Children's Defense Fund.

PACE is a political organization in the National Association of Social Workers.

Policies serve to synchronize what three primary arenas of life? Cite an example.

In a basic six-phase process of how policy is developed and implemented, the first phase is recognition of society's values; what are the other five?

What are the five broad components to explore in order to understand any policy?

Compare and contrast conservatism, liberalism, and radicalism.

Explain the Five-E Approach to Policy Analysis for social welfare policy.

Explain policy practice and policy advocacy.

Explain why the following people improved social conditions and service provision: A. Marian Wright Edelman B. George Wiley

Ten methods social workers can use to conduct policy practice and advocacy were cited in the text. List and explain five of them.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of some mixture of cash and in-kind benefits?

Should benefits be available to everyone or only to a select group?