A Group of Representatives from Four Private Social Service Agencies

question 48

Multiple Choice

A group of representatives from four private social service agencies in three states periodically meet. Each agency provides a range of services including mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, group homes for people with various disabilities, residential treatment centers for troubled youth, recreational programs for families, and foreign adoptions. In two agencies, administrators appointed five representatives each. In the other two agencies, representatives were elected by staff in their respective six service divisions. A recent meeting held by the group focused on integrating quality management principles throughout the agencies' administrative structures. This group is an example of a(n) :

• A) board of directors.
• B) advisory board.
• C) delegate council.
• D) treatment conference.

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Definitions:

Non-Unionized

Denotes workplaces or employees that are not members of a labor union, and therefore typically do not have collective bargaining rights for wages and working conditions.

National Registration Act

A law requiring individuals to register with the government for purposes like voting, census collection, or military draft, specific details may vary by country.

Registered

Officially recorded and recognized by authorities or designated organizations.

American Adults

Individuals living in the United States who are legally recognized as adults, usually 18 years or older.