Summarize the Knowledge, Skills, and Values Necessary for Effective Social

question 8

Essay

Summarize the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective social work practice, including the core competencies.

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Definitions:

Informal Norm

Unwritten and unofficial rules and behaviors that are understood and followed by members of a society without formal instruction.

Formal Sanctions

Official and authorized penalties or rewards imposed by a governing body or institution to enforce rules or laws.

Mores

Social norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance, guiding the moral and ethical behavior within a society.

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs or guiding principles that dictate behavior and action for an individual or organization.