Which of the Following Describes the Emerging Profession of Social

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the emerging profession of social work at the turn of the nineteenth century?

• A) Social workers were motivated by their strong religious beliefs.
• B) Until the mid-twentieth century,most American social workers were male.
• C) Most social workers at this time viewed themselves as advocates of social justice.
• D) Social work was one profession women could pursue without a college degree.

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Definitions:

Operations Management

The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization, focusing on converting materials and labor into goods and services as effectively as possible.

Service Sector

A segment of the economy that involves providing services, as opposed to producing goods, including sectors like retail, healthcare, and education.

Manufacturing Sector

The sector of the economy that is engaged in the production of goods through the processing of raw materials and components into finished products.

Mass Customization

A strategy that enables businesses to produce goods and services to meet individual customer's needs with near mass production efficiency.