Learning Objectives

Review the learning objectives to reinforce the most important material.

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

  1.  Describe how the organization of work reflects advances in the economy, production methods, and society.
  2.  Define the concept of the “changing workplace.”
  3.  Explain five work-related issues of current concern.
  4.  Explain the difference between social insurance programs and social welfare policies.
  5.  Describe the role of social workers in employee assistance programs and in workplace issues.
  6.  Apply the dynamic advocacy model to the changing workplace.