Community Development and Understanding Organizations

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Which of the following best describes the primary objective of community development?

To establish hierarchical structures within community organizations.

To organize community members to confront shared health concerns. (correct)

To achieve economic growth through individual entrepreneurship.

To create a competitive social environment for resource allocation.

What is a significant characteristic of organizations as social units?

They function independently of policies, procedures, norms, and culture.

They operate entirely without any governance or authority.

They have established management that distributes roles and responsibilities. (correct)

They are solely personal networks without formal structure.

Which principle is NOT considered a core component of effective community development?

Empowerment and critical consciousness

Exclusion and social hierarchy (correct)

Social capital and community capacity

Issue selection and participation

Which activity is primarily focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of community members?

Capacity-Building Signup and view all the answers

In community mobilization theory, which approach emphasizes direct involvement and empowerment of local residents?

Social Action Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT accounted for in the Diffusion of Innovations Theory limitations?

Community engagement practices Signup and view all the answers

What does organizational climate primarily relate to?

The perceptions of individuals within the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of organizational culture?

It forms the context for implementing innovations Signup and view all the answers

What defines the division of labour within an organization?

The way tasks are allocated among members Signup and view all the answers

In what way can organizational climate be influenced?

By external political and social forces Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized more in organizational climate than culture?

Acceptable norms of behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What does capacity in an organization refer to?

The ability to maintain operations and adapt Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about leadership style is true?

It is a part of organizational climate. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of theory in the context of community and organizational change?

To offer a conceptual framework for intervention development Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between theory and health education programs?

Theory ultimately guides the planning and effectiveness of health education programs. Signup and view all the answers

What does theory selection depend on when planning a program or intervention?

The level at which the implementation will occur Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of community defined in the context provided?

Communities defined by shared hobbies Signup and view all the answers

Which function does theory NOT serve within community and organizational change?

Directly dictates the funding required Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, how is a community typically conceptualized?

As a unit of collected identity based on various factors Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential reason for grounding health programs in theory?

To increase the likelihood of achieving the intended results Signup and view all the answers

Which level of explanation does theory provide regarding unhealthy behaviors?

A framework for understanding social dynamics in communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a mobile mammography unit over traditional facilities?

It saves travel time and money. Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is best demonstrated by a blood pressure monitor that is easier to use than a traditional model?

Relative advantage Signup and view all the answers

What concept is illustrated by providing feedback with statistics in a cancer screening program?

Observability Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the UCLA mammography program, what strategy was employed to reach the late majority?

Individualized strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Online influencers in marketing demonstrate which aspect of diffusion of innovations?

Method of innovation diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

When marketing agencies collaborate with influencers, what characteristic of the diffusion of innovation theory are they leveraging?

Social influence of peers. Signup and view all the answers

What role do social media influencers play in product promotion according to the theory of diffusion of innovations?

They create mass publicity to shape public opinion. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of diffusion of innovations theory is exemplified by early adopters having heightened awareness of mammography's value?

Observability Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key strategies for overcoming resistance to change?

Support Signup and view all the answers

In the awareness stage of changing organizations, which task is primarily focused on analyzing obstacles to change?

Analyze driving forces Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of changing organizations includes modifying change according to resources available?

Adoption Signup and view all the answers

What type of inertia refers specifically to the resistance of collective groups to change?

Group inertia Signup and view all the answers

In which stage is the change agent primarily individuals involved in the implementation process?

Implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies for overcoming resistance to change is least commonly used?

Coercion Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for embedding change into organizational goals during the last stage of organizational change?

Monitoring and quality control Signup and view all the answers

Which factor represents a potential threat to expertise during organizational change?

Increased technological demands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Development and Mobilization

Community development is about building active and sustainable communities based on social justice and mutual respect.
It involves working with community members to identify and address shared health concerns.
Core Principles: Empowerment, Critical Consciousness, Community Capacity, Social Capital, Issue Selection, Participation, Relevance
Community Development Activities: Profiling, Capacity-Building, Organizing, Networking, Negotiating

Understanding Organizations

An organization is a social unit with a structure, managed to pursue collective goals.
Structure: Locus of authority, Decision making process, Division of labour
Norms: Standards of behavior shared by members of a group.
Climate: Shared Perceptions of the organization's personality
Culture: Shared Assumptions, forms the context for change adoption and implementation.
Capacity: Ability to produce services, products, maintain operations, adapt to change.

Resistance to Change

Common causes: Uncertainty, Structural inertia, Group Inertia, Threat to expertise, Threat to established power relationships, Threat to established resource allocation
Overcoming resistance: Education and communication, Participation, Support, Negotiation, Manipulation and cooptation, Coercion

Organizational Change

Four Stages: Awareness (Define Problem), Adoption (Initiate Action), Implementation, Institutionalization
Awareness stage: Change agent: Senior administrators
Adoption stage: Change agent: Day-to-day gatekeepers
Implementation stage: Change agent: Individuals with direct role in implementation
Institutionalization stage: Change agent: Senior administrators

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This quiz explores essential concepts of community development and organizational understanding. Participants will learn about key principles, activities, and structures that help build effective communities and organizations. Engage with topics related to empowerment, social capital, and organizational culture.