Question 1

Many social welfare programs in the public sector are delivered by the federal government (FG)and provincial or territorial governments (P/TG).Indicate to which level of government each of the following programs belongs;put either FG or P/TG in the space provided.
a)Veteran's Pensions ________
b)Old Age Security ________
c)programs for First Nations peoples _______
d)child protection services ________
e)social assistance ______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many social welfare programs in the public...

Question 2

John's speech at a business luncheon emphasized the importance of his company's activities that are structured to not only improve the good of his company but also the good of the community.Which of the following does his speech reflect?

Accepted Answer

A) corporate social responsibility 
B) voluntary-corporate social agendas 
C) volunteer-friendly workplaces 
D) nonprofits

Question 3

Which of the following describes a grassroots sector that is entrepreneurial and yet nonprofit in nature?

Accepted Answer

A) mixed economy 
B) social economy 
C) voluntary sector 
D) commercial sector

Question 4

What type of money is earmarked so an agency can pay its daily activities,such as administration,which might include rent and a receptionist?

Accepted Answer

A) core funding 
B) targeted funding 
C) project funding 
D) episodic funding

Question 5

Voluntary social agencies rely on diverse funding sources.Approximately what percentage of voluntary social agency funding comes from the government?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 45 percent 
C) 65 percent 
D) 85 percent

Question 6

Under the alternative service delivery framework,what is the main strategy used by Canadian governments to deliver social programs?

Accepted Answer

A) contracting-out 
B) corporate voluntary partnerships 
C) marketization 
D) project funding

Question 7

All of the following are examples of Canada's mixed economy service sectors EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

A) public sector 
B) voluntary sector 
C) commercial sector 
D) social sector

Question 8

What is the fourth sector called that is emerging alongside the public,commercial,and voluntary service sectors?

Accepted Answer

A) macro economy 
B) community economy 
C) fiscal economy 
D) social economy

Question 9

Government is the largest source of funding for most voluntary social agencies.What is the second largest source of income for these agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) agency-generated earnings 
B) corporate donations 
C) private donations 
D) fund-raising foundations

Question 10

Voluntary social agencies perform specific functions.Which of the following is an activity they would NOT participate in?

Accepted Answer

A) doing good works 
B) advocating 
C) mediating 
D) fundraising

Question 11

What type of money is earmarked for a specific project or program?

Accepted Answer

A) core funding 
B) targeted funding 
C) project funding 
D) episodic funding

Question 12

The Women in Need Society (WINS)is a charitable,nonprofit organization featured in your textbook.In what city does this agency exist?

Accepted Answer

A) Calgary 
B) Toronto 
C) Vancouver 
D) Winnipeg

Question 13

What are franchises,contracting-out,employee takeovers,and special operating agencies all examples of?

Accepted Answer

A) service delivery model strategies 
B) systems of care 
C) social economy enterprises 
D) alternative service delivery strategies

Question 14

Which of the following describes the shift that occurred when the government decided to continue funding child care services,but let a local voluntary social agency provide the services at its location?

Accepted Answer

A) outdoor relief 
B) privatization 
C) a traditional approach to helping 
D) intra-agency cooperation

Question 15

Which of the following activities is NOT an example of corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A) A company shares the costs of an early learning centre in the community. 
B) A company provides discounted food hampers to low-income families. 
C) A company gives its employees paid time off to volunteer in the community. 
D) A company gives discounts to seniors for goods or services.

Exam 5: Service Sectors