Theories, Terms and Concepts
Skills & Tools
Organizations
Communities
Anything Goes
100
Set of knowledge, skills, values and ethics needed for any type of social work practice.
What is the professional Foundation
100
A tool or technique used to plan and evaluate resources and actions in achieving an organizational goal
What is PERT?
100
Purpose, structure, link to external environment, and internal dynamics
What are characteristics of any organization?
100
Model or protocol used to implement change at the community level
What is the IMAGINE model?
100
Dynamic caused by difference in group identity or affiliation.
What is representational conflict?
200
The proven ability to implement professional social work action
What is Competency?
200
Networking, teamwork, planning and conducting meetings
What are skills specific for mezzo practice?
200
An organization based on the scientific method
What is a bureaucracy?
200
Community organizing and community development
What are two major SWK roles in generating change at the community level?
200
Being aware of body language and gestures, avoiding jargon, knowing the process, being assertive, listening carefully and pause before responding.
What are some tips for interacting with the courts that enhances SWK credibility.
300
The social work role that determines if a program or service is effective
What is an analyst or evlauator?
300
Relaxation, breathing, physical activity, and partialization
What are some stress reduction techniques?
300
Philosophy that organizational management and leadership should ensure a commitment to quality in all aspects of the organization
What is TQM?
300
The tendency of a new group to force others out of a community
What is "invasion"
300
Undwerstand it's 65% form and 35% substance; just because it makes sense doesn't mean it will happen; you don;t have to solve the whole problem to make change.
What are some of Homan's ways to manage frustration when attempting to change community?
400
The theories of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson.
What are human development theories?
400
Social work role focused on achieving a 'win' for a specific client?
What is a negotiator or advocate?
400
Distinct structures that carry out the work of major social institutions and communities.
What are organizations? (or social agencies)
400
Socialization, production, participation
What are three functions of community?
400
Communication skills, ability to create positive relationships, personal warmth and genuineness, understanding diversity, and flexibility.
What are some basic skill and attributes needed to be a successful social worker?
500
Target, client, and action
What are systems in macro or mezzo practice?
500
A tool used for resolving ethical dilemmas
What is Ethics for U? (or principle of first do no harm)
500
Believes that employees want to grow; gives internal rewards such as respect rather than external punishments or tangible rewards
What is "Y" Theory
500
Pattern where upper middle class interests use resources to replace existing community residents and businesses
What is gentrification?
500
An organized process of inquiry that applies theory, assesses data, and draws a conclusion which is tested against the standard of social work values and ethics.
What is critical thinking in soical work practice?
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