Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Need

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the need to critique research quality?

• A) Practitioners can rely on researchers to produce good studies, and therefore only have to know the results of those studies.
• B) If a research study gets published practitioners can be assured that it is of high quality.
• C) Social work practitioners need to understand research methods so they can discriminate strong from weak studies and influence the value of the research produced in their agencies.
• D) Social work practitioners should have enough research expertise to point oulaws in the studies that attack social work or the welfare policies social workers advocate.
• E) Both c and d are true

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Structures

Describes organizational forms that are highly bureaucratic, with strict rules, procedures, and a clear hierarchy of authority.

Formalization

The process of creating or implementing formal rules, procedures, and structures within an organization to standardize operations and behaviors.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to ensure consistent, quality processes and products.

Coordinating Mechanism

Procedures or systems used to align and manage activities and tasks across different parts of an organization or team.