Macro Terms

Question 1

A social work ethical principle that involves working toward everyone having the
same economic, political and social rights, protections, and opportunities.

Answer 1

Social Justice

Question 2

A committee responsible for significant decisions and direction within an organization (including mission and vision, funding, staffing of high level positions, and strategic planning).
Capacity Build

Answer 2

Board of Directors

Question 3

The process of improving an individual or organization’s abilities, skills, processes, and resources in order to expand, grow, and fulfill its mission.

Answer 3

Capacity Building

Question 4

….. brings together people/groups/factions/political parties that join their
resources and manpower to work towards a specific change/goal that individually they would be
unable to achieve. These tend to be larger than a task force; there can be smaller
subcommittees (task forces) that are grouped by an area of specialty and are assigned to
complete specific tasks within a coalition.

Answer 4

Coalition

Question 5

…any group or organization that is assembled for or assigned to complete a specific task. On the exam, assembling a —— is something you may see around community organizing or larger scale program development.

Answer 5

Task force

Question 6

Involves engaging with and empowering members of a community to address a common problem and bring about positive change within the community. This involves coming alongside the community and addressing issues identified by members of the community.

Answer 6

Community Organizing

Question 7

…involves the planning, development, and execution of a new program or service to meet an unmet need.

Answer 7

Program Development

Question 8

….evaluates a program’s effectiveness. Data gathered
from an evaluation can be used to improve the services the program delivers.

Answer 8

Program Evaluation

Question 9

The evaluation of a policy to understand what led to the creation and implementation of the policy and how it will impact various people and communities.

Answer 9

Policy Analysis

Question 10

…gather together a small group of people to gather opinions, ideas, and beliefs on a particular subject.

Answer 10

Focus Group

Question 11

The process of assessing an agency or organization’s ability to carry out a particular task.

Answer 11

Feasibility Study

Question 12

An independent agency of the U.S. federal government that
administers Social Security, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits.

Answer 12

Social security administration

Question 13

A non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

Answer 13

501(c)3

Question 14

A lobbying organization. Unlike a 501(c)3, it is not exempt from paying federal taxes
● Lobbying is a form of advocacy that aims to influence decisions made by the
government. Lobbying often involves direct face-to face contact with politicians.

Answer 14

501(c)4

Question 15

A political action committee (PAC). Unlike a 501(c)3, it is not exempt from paying
federal taxes
● A political action committee is an organization that raises money privately to influence
elections or legislation.

Answer 15

501(c)5