Lecture 1 Quiz Flashcards
What is the primary objective of community development according to the United Nations?
A) Strengthening law enforcement in communities
B) Promoting collective action to address common problems
C) Encouraging economic competition among communities
D) Standardizing community structures globally
B
Which of the following best describes the difference between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft?
A) Gemeinschaft is based on personal ties and shared traditions, while Gesellschaft is based on impersonal, self-interested relationships
B) Gemeinschaft is a government-imposed structure, while Gesellschaft is a naturally occurring system
C) Gemeinschaft focuses on economic transactions, while Gesellschaft focuses on political relationships
D) Gemeinschaft promotes technological advancements, while Gesellschaft discourages it
A
In the context of Singapore, which of the following best describes its approach to community development in recent decades?
A) A strong focus on grassroots-led activism and policy reform
B) An emphasis on social and recreational activities, making community organisations task- and programme-centred
C) A reliance on private-sector corporations to manage community services without government involvement
D) A shift towards spontaneous, unstructured community engagement
B
What was one of the main historical reasons for the establishment of community centres in Singapore?
A) To serve as entertainment hubs for local residents
B) To act as counter-insurgency tools against communist political opponents
C) To provide free housing for low-income families
D) To offer an alternative to mainstream schools for youth education
B
Which of the following is a key challenge faced by community development efforts in Singapore?
A) Lack of infrastructure to support new community programs
B) Declining interest in participation among younger residents
C) Excessive focus on economic development over social cohesion
D) Rapid decrease in government funding for community initiatives
B
What is the key feature of a “post-place” community?
A) Communities that are strictly bound by physical locations
B) Communities that are formed through shared identities / interests and interactions rather than geography
C) Communities that no longer exist due to globalization
D) Communities that reject technology in favor of traditional methods
B
Which of the following best defines “social construct” in the context of community development?
A) A legal framework that regulates how communities function
B) The interplay between individuals, groups, and institutional powers that shape society
C) A set of permanent, unchanging rules that define all communities
D) The process of urban planning and infrastructure development
B
What is one major concern about outsourcing community services to the private sector?
A) It leads to excessive government intervention in community affairs
B) It reduces the quality of services due to a focus on profit-making
C) It makes communities more self-reliant and independent
D) It increases overall community engagement and participation
B
Which of the following strategies has been suggested to improve community engagement in Singapore?
A) Increasing top-down regulations to enforce participation
B) Encouraging self-help initiatives and community ownership
C) Reducing leadership renewal efforts in grassroots organisations
D) Focusing only on digital engagement rather than physical community events
B
What is the role of participatory research in community development?
A) To allow government agencies to control all aspects of development
B) To empower local communities by involving them in identifying and addressing issues
C) To ensure that only experts make decisions about community policies
D) To replace traditional governance structures with informal networks
B
What does it mean by “Community is a social construct”?
It means the idea of a community is not a fixed / objective thing, it is a concept created and defined by the shared perceptions, interactions, and values of people within a group.
Gemeinschaft is broadly translated as ____, while Gasellschaft is broadly translated as _____.
Gemeinschaft → community ;; Gasellschaft → society
