Developmental Welfare Policy A - Study Unit 3

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, citations, policy formulation steps, and analysis frameworks from BSWG 226 Study Unit 3.

International Level Policy Example

Policy created and implemented on an international scale, such as by the World Health Organization (WHO).

National Level Policy Examples

Policies established within a nation involving groups such as trade unions, the business sector, and voluntary organizations.

Local Level Policy Examples

Policies implemented at a local or community level, such as within a village cricket team, hockey club, or playgroup.

Policy (Colebatch, as cited in Fatchett, 2012)

A practice concerned with ordering an activity, suggesting a systematic and consistent approach that is usually legitimized by the authority of individuals, offices, or organizations.

Act of Parliament (Naidoo and Wills, 2005)

A legislative measure that occurs when a Bill introduced by the government passes formal stages in Parliament, secures necessary majorities, receives Royal Assent, and enters the statute book.

Ten Steps in Policy Formulation (DuBois and Miley, 2014)

The ten-step policy formulation process: 1) Identify problems affecting social functioning, 2) Define problem as a public issue, 3) Analyse findings and confirm evidence, 4) Provide information to the public, 5) Study alternative solutions, 6) Prepare initial policy statement identifying goals, 7) Develop supportive organizational structure and political relationships, 8) Legitimize policy efforts through public support, 9) Construct policy or program design, and 10) Implement and assess social policy.

Social Policy Product

The concrete outputs of social policy creation, including legislation, administrative decisions, and actual programs.

Administrative Policies

Policies developed by social workers that clearly define roles and tasks and direct the work of agency personnel.

Policy and Procedure Manuals

Manuals written by social workers to communicate expectations, responsibilities, and outcome measures.

Policy Analysis

The studying and evaluating of public policies that are intended to address citizens' needs or to redress identified social problems.

Policy Evaluation (Cloete and de Coning, 2011)

The systematic and objective assessment of an ongoing or completed project, program, or policy, including its design, implementation, and results.

Part I: Policy Specifications (Policy Analysis Framework)

The section of the policy analysis framework (Miley, O'melia, & Dubois, 2013) that details policy history, problems addressed, embedded social values/ideological beliefs, policy goals, and implementation details.

Part II: Policy Feasibility (Policy Analysis Framework)

The section of the policy analysis framework (Miley, O'melia, & Dubois, 2013) that identifies projected outcomes, discusses political and economic feasibility, characterizes support or opposition, and assesses ramifications for health and human service delivery.

Part III: Policy Merits (Policy Analysis Framework)

The section of the policy analysis framework (Miley, O'melia, & Dubois, 2013) that evaluates implementation effectiveness/efficiency, social costs and consequences, differential effects on diverse population groups, and overall policy merits.