HSM 240 UOP Course Tutorial: August 2013

Friday, 9 August 2013

HSM 240 Week 1 CheckPoint Social Problems

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CheckPoint: Social Problems

Write three separate paragraphs addressing the following:

Write definitions for the words problem, policy, and program, within the context of human services. Then, give a brief example for each definition.

Example:

Problem: a question raised about the quality of life for large groups of people, which needs a solution

Policy: a plan created to address goals, procedures, and problems in light of given conditions

Program: a plan including specific actions to reach a solution to a problem

Make a list of five to seven social problems that you consider most critical for the United States to address. Write one to two sentences describing the extent of each social problem.

Locate an agency or organization that addresses one of the above social problems. You must use this same agency throughout the course, so select one that is interesting to you and that has enough public information, online or on site, that you may eventually analyze the entire agency and its programs. For example, choosing a street-front church that collects and delivers clothing for the poor will probably not have enough information for you to analyze. An established nonprofit or government organization, however, may have sufficient information on its Web site. Provide an overview of the agency. Include the link if you found it on the Internet.

HSM 240 week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Discussion Questions

DQ 1 Why are we able to use the same problem analysis categories mentioned in Ch. 1 of the text to analyze historical problems as well as problems facing modern society?

DQ 2 Identify a social problem in your city or state. You may easily identify one by browsing a local newspaper or watching the evening news. Describe the social problem you identified. Who are the losers and gainers? What are the direct and indirect costs? What are the causes and consequences?

HSM 240 Week 2 Assignment The Role of Government in Policy-Making

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Assignment: The Role of Government in Policy-Making

Resource: Ch. 2 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paperin which you summarize legislative tasks and the overall role of the judiciary in shaping public policy. For the same agency or organization you chose previously, describe the laws and judicial decisions that influence how the organization operates. Answer the following questions in your paper:

How do these laws influence the organization's decision-making and its day-to-day operations?

What role has the court system or law played in shaping policies that affect this particular agency or organization?

Format your paper according to APA standards.

Post your paper as an attachment.

HSM 240 Week 2 CheckPoint Court Decisions

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CheckPoint: Court Decisions

Resource: Electronic Reserve Readings

Review one of the three Electronic Reserve Readings for this week.

Explain why you agree or disagree with the decision in your chosen Electronic Reserve Reading.

Provide specific examples or reasons for your opinion, such as outcomes, figures, statistics, and facts.

HSM 240 Week 3 CheckPoint Policy Elements

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CheckPoint: Policy Elements

Resource: Ch. 3 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a 300-word analysis of a program sponsored by the same agency or organization you used in the Week One CheckPoint. Use the six fundamental policy elements described in Ch. 3 as a guide. Keep in mind that a mission is different from goals and objectives. A mission is a statement of what the program is, why it exists, and the contributions it can make. It is usually short and concise, and describes a program’s reason for existing or its primary concern.

Important Note:Ch. 1 covers the four dimensions to consider when analyzing a social problem, but Ch. 3 covers the six fundamental elements to use when analyzing a social policy or program.

HSM 240 week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Discussion Questions

DQ 1 Complete Exercise 1 on pp. 60-61 (Ch. 3). Your answer to this exercise must address the questions on p. 54 (Ch. 3).

DQ 2 Do you think that the current U.S. policy for Social Security has clear goals and objectives? Explain your answer. Why is it important for a policy or program to have clear goals and objectives?

HSM 240 Week 4 Assignment Goals and Objectives

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Assignment: Goals and Objectives

Resource: Ch. 4 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you evaluate the goals and objectives for the same agency or organization you chose previously. Using the criteria from Ch. 4, address the following:

Does the organization explain its goals and objectives clearly? Explain your answer.

Are the goals and objectives long term or short term?

Are the goals and objectives manifest or latent?

How do you know which are objectives and which are goals?

Evaluate the agency's goals and objectives for one of its specific programs.

Format your paper according to APA standards.

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HSM 240 Week 4 CheckPoint Sentence Outline

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CheckPoint: Sentence Outline

Resource: Ch. 4 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a sentence outline describing how an agency determines goals and objectives. Instead of listing short topics and phrases as you would in a general outline, write all main points and supporting details in complete sentences so that your thoughts are clear and thorough.

HSM 240 Week 5 CheckPoint Benefit Types

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CheckPoint: Benefit Types

Resource: Ch. 5 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a 300-word summary evaluating the benefit types and services of the same agency or organization you used in previous assignments.

Use the criteria for evaluating benefits and services, located on pp. 96-107 of the text.

HSM 240 week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2

HSM 240 week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Discussion Questions

DQ 1 Discuss three of the nine major forms of benefits and services in the U.S. social welfare system, referred to on p. 95. For each of the three forms, provide an example of when you think that benefit or service might be positive and when it might be negative. Think of examples other than those provided in Ch. 5.

DQ 2 Imagine there is a local welfare agency that exercises consumer sovereignty by giving a specified amount of cash to a family to use for food. The family is eligible for the amount, but the agency does not follow up to make sure the family spent the money as allocated. Explain why this practice is ineffective from the agency's perspective as well as from the family's perspective. How might you advise the agency to help it improve its allocation policy?

HSM 240 Week 6 Assignment Evaluating Eligibility Rules

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Assignment: Evaluating Eligibility Rules

Resource: Ch. 6 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze eligibility rules for the same agency or organization you used in previous assignments.

Based on pp. 110-118 of the text, what are the types of eligibility rules utilized by the agency?

Do you notice any possible stigmatization or off-targeted benefits?

Do you notice any trade-offs, such as overwhelming costs, overutilization, or underutilization? Explain your answer.

Do you notice any weak rules? Explain your answer.

In your judgment, are the eligibility rules fair and sufficient? Explain your answer.

Format your paper according to APA standards.

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HSM 240 Week 6 CheckPoint Eligibility Rules

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CheckPoint: Eligibility Rules

Resource: Ch. 6 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Create a table comparing and contrasting the eligibility rules of two different agencies that offer the same type of program. Refer to Table 6.1 on p. 117 of the text.

Select one government agency and either a private or faith-based agency that offers a program for the homeless. Do not select the same agency you chose to analyze throughout the course.

Write a brief summary of what you consider the key differences between the eligibility rules of the two agencies.

Post your table as an attachment.

HSM 240 Week 7 CheckPoint Theory, Design, and Specification

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CheckPoint: Theory, Design, and Specification

Resource: Ch. 7 of Social Policy and Social Programs

Pretend you are in charge of creating a new social program. Money for funding is not an issue.

Outline, in approximately 300 words, the theory, design, and specification of the program you would create. Refer to p. 144 of the text for an example. Remember that, generally, a theory is a group or set of interrelated ideas thought to explain the causes and effects of a specific problem.

Justify your decision for choosing to create that particular social program.

HSM 240 week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Discussion Questions

DQ 1 Compare and contrast the types of delivery systems mentioned in Ch. 7. What do you think agencies should want in terms of so-called good service and benefit delivery? Explain your answer.

DQ 2 Discuss briefly your evaluation of the method of benefit delivery for the same agency or organization you used in previous assignments. Do you agree or disagree with the way the goods are delivered? Explain your answer. How might you deliver benefits differently if you were in charge?

HSM 240 Week 8 Assignment Finances

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Assignment: Finances

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper evaluating the financial aspects of the same agency or organization you used in previous assignments.

How does the organization fund its programs?

How reliable are the organization’s funding sources?

Does the organization implement financial accountability measures to ensure that funds are being used properly?

What questions might you ask the agency if you had donated a large sum of money and wanted to know how your money was being used?

Format you paper according to APA standards.

Post your paper as an attachment.