Social Work - Week 1 Assessment

What is the definition of social work according to the NASW (1973)?

• Creating societal conditions favorable to economic growth

• Helping individuals, families, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning

• Providing medical treatment to communities

• Assisting individuals in achieving personal goals

What are the objectives of social work?

• To solve environmental problems

• To fulfill humanitarian needs like love and affection

• To promote consumerism

• To increase political power

What is the scope of social work in terms of Family Services?

• Providing legal aid to families in need

• Offering assistance and counseling to families

• Providing financial support to families

• Building infrastructure for families

What is the purpose of Community Welfare Services in social work?

• To strengthen harmonious social relations

• To create social isolation

• To promote individualism

• To increase social inequality

What is the role of International Social Services in social work?

• Providing financial aid to individuals

• Supervising and administering welfare services globally

• Promoting cultural exchange programs

• Organizing sports events

What do Labour Welfare Services aim to provide according to ILO?

• Healthy work environments and amenities for employees

• Financial support for unemployed individuals

• Educational programs for children

• Legal services for labor unions

What is the main focus of Women Welfare Services?

• Excluding women from social programs

• Promoting gender discrimination

• Providing support for women in need

• Encouraging women to stay at home

What is the objective of Welfare services for Differently abled individuals?

• To provide care, protection, and rehabilitation

• To ignore their needs

• To limit their opportunities

• To isolate them from society

What is the purpose of Social Insurance in social work?

• To provide financial support to the wealthy

• To offer assistance to those in need during contingencies

• To exclude certain groups from coverage

• To promote individual responsibility

What is the goal of Social Work in terms of creating self-sufficiency?

• To discourage personal growth

• To promote self-reliance and independence

• To encourage reliance on external aid

• To perpetuate dependency