The Term Government Failure Refers to the

question 178

Multiple Choice

The term government failure refers to the

• A) large losses suffered by publicly owned water, gas, and electric companies.
• B) large number of bankruptcies that have occurred recently among local governments.
• C) economically inefficient outcomes caused by voting problems or incentive structures in government.
• D) inability of government agencies to provide adequate police protection in low-income neighborhoods.

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Definitions:

Large System Interventions

Strategies or actions implemented to induce change within extensive systems, such as organizations, communities, or societies, typically involving multiple stakeholders.

Generalist Intervention Model (GIM)

A multi-step approach used in social work that guides practitioners through the processes of assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination.

Planning

The process of creating strategies and outlining steps to achieve specific goals or objectives.

Capacity Development

The process of strengthening the abilities and skills of individuals, organizations, or communities to achieve their objectives efficiently and sustainably.