10 Questions
True or false: Public social welfare agencies are established based on constitutional mandate and other laws of the land?
True
True or false: Public social welfare agencies serve all citizens in a given territory or specific sectors?
True
True or false: Private social welfare agencies are primarily motivated by faith-based or humanitarian reasons?
True
True or false: Private social welfare agencies are usually focused on specific areas or sectors, such as the poor or people with special needs?
True
True or false: Public social welfare agencies are typically managed by elected, legislative, or appointed officials, while private social welfare agencies are managed by hired management and staff?
True
Match the following characteristics with either Public or Private Social Welfare Agencies:
Public = Serves all citizenry in a given territory or specific sectors Private = Typically serves specific areas or sectors, such as the poor or people with special needs
Match the following sources of funds with the type of Social Welfare Agency (Public or Private):
Public = Taxes and other incomes Private = Member's fees, donation, grants & other incomes such as surplus (profit)
Match the following leadership and management styles with the type of Social Welfare Agency (Public or Private):
Public = Managed by elective, legislative or appointive officials Private = Managed by founders/members/elective BOT/hired management & staff
Match the following issues and concerns with the type of Social Welfare Agency (Public or Private):
Public = Bureaucratic & less flexible; issues with inefficiency, transparency and corruption Private = Less bureaucratic and more flexible; issues with inefficiency & effectiveness due to smallness
Match the following basis of establishment with the type of Social Welfare Agency (Public or Private):
Public = Established based on Constitutional mandate and other laws of the land Private = Established based on voluntary response to a social need or faith-based motivation
Study Notes
Social Welfare Agencies
- Public social welfare agencies are established based on constitutional mandate and other laws of the land: TRUE
- Public social welfare agencies serve all citizens in a given territory or specific sectors: TRUE
- Private social welfare agencies are primarily motivated by faith-based or humanitarian reasons: TRUE
- Private social welfare agencies are usually focused on specific areas or sectors, such as the poor or people with special needs: TRUE
Characteristics of Social Welfare Agencies
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Public Social Welfare Agencies:
- Managed by elected, legislative, or appointed officials
- Established based on constitutional mandate and other laws of the land
- Serve all citizens in a given territory or specific sectors
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Private Social Welfare Agencies:
- Managed by hired management and staff
- Primarily motivated by faith-based or humanitarian reasons
- Focused on specific areas or sectors, such as the poor or people with special needs
Sources of Funds
- Public Social Welfare Agencies: Government funding, taxes, and public allocations
- Private Social Welfare Agencies: Donations, grants, and private funding
Leadership and Management Styles
- Public Social Welfare Agencies: Bureaucratic, policy-driven, and procedure-oriented management style
- Private Social Welfare Agencies: Flexible, adaptable, and outcome-oriented management style
Issues and Concerns
- Public Social Welfare Agencies: Limited resources, bureaucracy, and accountability
- Private Social Welfare Agencies: Funding uncertainty, dependence on donors, and competition for resources
Basis of Establishment
- Public Social Welfare Agencies: Constitutional mandate and laws of the land
- Private Social Welfare Agencies: Faith-based or humanitarian reasons
Test your knowledge on the differences between public and private social welfare agencies. This quiz covers topics such as the basis of establishment, clientele, leadership, and management.
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