25 MCQ on Social Welfare Administration

 1. Question:

Social welfare administration is primarily concerned with: a) Planning, organizing, and managing social service organizations b) Individual therapy sessions c) Legal advocacy for clients d) Conducting medical research Answer: a) Planning, organizing, and managing social service organizations

2. Question: The main goal of social welfare administration is to: a) Efficiently deliver social services to those in need b) Generate revenue for the government c) Promote individual self-sufficiency d) Restrict access to social services Answer: a) Efficiently deliver social services to those in need

3. Question: Which principle in social welfare administration emphasizes the fair and just treatment of all clients? a) Equity and fairness b) Discrimination and bias c) Exclusion and isolation d) Nepotism and favoritism Answer: a) Equity and fairness

4. Question: In social welfare administration, "budgeting" primarily involves: a) Allocating financial resources for program implementation b) Restricting financial resources to save costs c) Managing personnel within an organization d) Supervising client services Answer: a) Allocating financial resources for program implementation

5. Question: Which role in social welfare administration involves overseeing the overall functioning of a social service organization? a) Administrator or director b) Counselor c) Volunteer coordinator d) Advocate Answer: a) Administrator or director

6. Question: The concept of "decentralization" in social welfare administration refers to: a) The distribution of decision-making authority throughout an organization b) Centralizing all decisions within a single department c) Restricting access to resources d) Eliminating administrative positions Answer: a) The distribution of decision-making authority throughout an organization

7. Question: What is the primary purpose of "strategic planning" in social welfare administration? a) Setting long-term goals and objectives for an organization b) Managing daily tasks and activities c) Hiring new personnel for the organization d) Controlling financial resources Answer: a) Setting long-term goals and objectives for an organization

8. Question: Which term refers to the process of evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of social service programs? a) Program evaluation b) Program implementation c) Program planning d) Program termination Answer: a) Program evaluation

9. Question: In social welfare administration, what does the term "advocacy" refer to? a) Speaking on behalf of clients and advocating for their rights and needs b) Restricting access to services for certain clients c) Fostering competition among service providers d) Controlling financial resources within an organization Answer: a) Speaking on behalf of clients and advocating for their rights and needs

10. Question: The concept of "collaboration" in social welfare administration involves: a) Working together with other organizations to achieve common goals b) Restricting access to resources within an organization c) Promoting competition among service providers d) Excluding certain clients from receiving services Answer: a) Working together with other organizations to achieve common goals

11. Question: Which value is fundamental in social welfare administration and emphasizes client-centered service delivery? a) Client empowerment b) Discrimination c) Exclusion d) Paternalism Answer: a) Client empowerment

12. Question: In social welfare administration, "supervision" involves: a) Monitoring and guiding staff to ensure quality service delivery b) Restricting staff from performing their duties c) Excluding staff from decision-making processes d) Controlling financial resources Answer: a) Monitoring and guiding staff to ensure quality service delivery

13. Question: What is the primary purpose of "program termination" in social welfare administration? a) Ending a program in an organized and responsible manner b) Perpetuating programs indefinitely c) Excluding clients from programs d) Ignoring the needs of clients Answer: a) Ending a program in an organized and responsible manner

14. Question: The "code of ethics" in social welfare administration provides guidelines for: a) Ethical conduct and decision-making within the field b) Discrimination and bias c) Excluding clients from services d) Suppressing dissenting opinions within an organization Answer: a) Ethical conduct and decision-making within the field

15. Question: Which term in social welfare administration refers to the allocation of resources based on the severity of a client's needs? a) Triage b) Discrimination c) Exclusion d) Favoritism Answer: a) Triage

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16. Question: In social welfare administration, "needs assessment" involves: a) Evaluating the needs of the target population for appropriate program planning b) Assessing the financial resources of the organization c) Assessing the educational background of the staff d) Evaluating the success of the organization's programs Answer: a) Evaluating the needs of the target population for appropriate program planning

17. Question: The concept of "transparency" in social welfare administration emphasizes: a) Openness and accountability in organizational operations b) Restricting information to a select few individuals c) Ignoring the concerns of clients d) Suppressing organizational goals and objectives Answer: a) Openness and accountability in organizational operations

18. Question: In social welfare administration, "case management" involves: a) Coordinating services and resources to meet the needs of clients effectively b) Restricting clients from accessing services c) Limiting the services provided to clients d) Ignoring the needs of clients Answer: a) Coordinating services and resources to meet the needs of clients effectively

19. Question: The term "strategic human resource management" in social welfare administration refers to: a) Aligning human resource practices with organizational goals and objectives b) Restricting access to human resources within an organization c) Ignoring the role of human resources in an organization d) Excluding certain employees from decision-making processes Answer: a) Aligning human resource practices with organizational goals and objectives

20. Question: Which role in social welfare administration involves developing and implementing policies to guide organizational behavior? a) Policy developer b) Policy advocate c) Policy enforcer d) Policy observer Answer: a) Policy developer

21. Question: In social welfare administration, "conflict resolution" involves: a) Resolving disputes and disagreements within the organization b) Ignoring conflicts to maintain harmony c) Suppressing dissenting opinions d) Excluding certain employees from conflict resolution processes Answer: a) Resolving disputes and disagreements within the organization

22. Question: The concept of "efficiency" in social welfare administration relates to: a) Achieving goals with minimal waste of resources b) Ignoring organizational goals c) Wasting resources intentionally to fulfill goals d) Prioritizing certain clients over others Answer: a) Achieving goals with minimal waste of resources

23. Question: Which term refers to a document that outlines an organization's guiding principles and values? a) Mission statement b) Vision statement c) Program evaluation d) Needs assessment Answer: a) Mission statement

24. Question: In social welfare administration, the term "stakeholder" refers to: a) Individuals or groups who have an interest in the organization's success b) Individuals or groups who oppose the organization's goals c) Individuals or groups excluded from organizational decisions d) Individuals or groups with limited influence on the organization Answer: a) Individuals or groups who have an interest in the organization's success

25. Question: The concept of "accountability" in social welfare administration relates to: a) Taking responsibility for organizational actions and decisions b) Avoiding responsibility for organizational actions c) Suppressing dissenting opinions within an organization d) Blaming clients for organizational failures Answer: a) Taking responsibility for organizational actions and decisions