Question 1

Diversity in coalitions refers not only to race and ethnicity, but also to age, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic and work status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a stage of coalition development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation 
B)  Implementation 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Destruction 
E)  Outcome 
A)  Formation 
B)  Implementation 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Destruction 
E)  Outcome D

Question 3

Strategies for achieving coalition objectives should be realistic, built on the experience of others, flexible, respectful of organizational cultures, and designed to enhance coalition unity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What are some strategies for reducing conflict?

Accepted Answer

Rotate leadership at least every two yea

Question 5

The coalition ____________________ describes how the coalition plans to accomplish its vision and for whose benefit the coalition exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mission statement 
B)  Vision statement 
C)  Financial statement 
D)  Executive board outline 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Mission statement 
B)  Vision statement 
C)  Financial statement 
D)  Executive board outline 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

___________ in contrast to coalitions attempt to alleviate community problems but focuses on changing systems, rules, social norms, policies, and environments to ultimately change the legality and social acceptability of behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Society system facilitation 
B)  Community organizing 
C)  Change supplementation 
D)  Environmental tweak 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Society system facilitation 
B)  Community organizing 
C)  Change supplementation 
D)  Environmental tweak 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a specific criterion for member organizations with media and relationships with elected officials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Designate a specific individual as a liaison to the coalition 
B)  Participate in meetings and activities 
C)  Place key coalition issues on agendas of their respective organizations 
D)  Take formal, organizational positions on issues consistent with coalition policies 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Designate a specific individual as a liaison to the coalition 
B)  Participate in meetings and activities 
C)  Place key coalition issues on agendas of their respective organizations 
D)  Take formal, organizational positions on issues consistent with coalition policies 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is a step in the buddy program for coalition member recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddy up with a member you find interesting and aesthetically pleasing 
B)  Share phone numbers so you can send text messages to your buddy every time there is any updates or interesting gossip 
C)  Have the coordinator follow up with a phone call or email and send an orientation packet to the prospective member that contains the coalition brochure and calendar 
D)  Let buddy know they really should be in attendance and they need to ensure they will have reliable childcare and transportation 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Buddy up with a member you find interesting and aesthetically pleasing 
B)  Share phone numbers so you can send text messages to your buddy every time there is any updates or interesting gossip 
C)  Have the coordinator follow up with a phone call or email and send an orientation packet to the prospective member that contains the coalition brochure and calendar 
D)  Let buddy know they really should be in attendance and they need to ensure they will have reliable childcare and transportation 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

The infrastructure of an effective coalition should be formalized and supported by ________ that are regularly reviewed and revised.

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive commission 
B)  Bylaws 
C)  Rules and regulations 
D)  Agency rigor 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Executive commission 
B)  Bylaws 
C)  Rules and regulations 
D)  Agency rigor 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

As an action-oriented group, a coalition focuses on reducing or preventing a community problem by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyzing the problem 
B)  Identifying and implementing solutions 
C)  Creating social change 
D)  Answers A, B, and C 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Analyzing the problem 
B)  Identifying and implementing solutions 
C)  Creating social change 
D)  Answers A, B, and C 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

Share some of the benefits of building a coalition.

Accepted Answer

Coalitions promote community change by s

Question 12

When real community engagement exists, coalitions can address community health concerns while empowering or developing capacity in those very communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The key to successful coalition leadership is the ability to complete all tasks by the coalition coordinator, argue important issues when differences of opinion arise, and openly and effectively communicate with members and the community by sharing disagreements in emailed minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Joining with other agencies and individuals can benefit an organization by providing expanded access to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Printing and postage services 
B)  Media coverage 
C)  Private jets and vacation homes 
D)  Social media 
E)  Meeting space 
A)  Printing and postage services 
B)  Media coverage 
C)  Private jets and vacation homes 
D)  Social media 
E)  Meeting space

Question 15

Once the available data related to the priority public health issue(s) has been reviewed, a rationale does not need to be developed for why a specific health or social issue has been chosen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Successful coalitions tend to be diverse, both in their organizational membership and in individual activists; formal in their working relationships and role expectations; flexible in considering new approaches to health issues; efficient in their group response to community issues; and collaborative in working toward a common goal by sharing risks, responsibilities, and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A community coalition is defined as a group of individuals representing diverse organizations, factions, or constituencies within the community who agree to work together to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following are steps for building an effective coalition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyze the issue or problem on which the coalition will focus 
B)  Create awareness of the issue 
C)  Create a coalition infrastructure 
D)  Create an action plan 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Analyze the issue or problem on which the coalition will focus 
B)  Create awareness of the issue 
C)  Create a coalition infrastructure 
D)  Create an action plan 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

Funding itself, however, does not ensure longevity and effectiveness. Some coalitions have succeeded in accomplishing their goals with little or no outside funding, while other well-funded coalitions have failed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Coalition building is a process that involves an extremely short-term investment of time and resources; and a coalition is ideal if a simpler, less complex structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Diversity in coalitions refers not only to race and ethnicity, but also to age, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic and work status.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of coalition development?

Strategies for achieving coalition objectives should be realistic, built on the experience of others, flexible, respectful of organizational cultures, and designed to enhance coalition unity.

What are some strategies for reducing conflict?

The coalition ____________________ describes how the coalition plans to accomplish its vision and for whose benefit the coalition exists.

___________ in contrast to coalitions attempt to alleviate community problems but focuses on changing systems, rules, social norms, policies, and environments to ultimately change the legality and social acceptability of behaviors.

Which of the following is considered a specific criterion for member organizations with media and relationships with elected officials?

Which of the following is a step in the buddy program for coalition member recruitment?

The infrastructure of an effective coalition should be formalized and supported by ________ that are regularly reviewed and revised.

As an action-oriented group, a coalition focuses on reducing or preventing a community problem by:

Share some of the benefits of building a coalition.

When real community engagement exists, coalitions can address community health concerns while empowering or developing capacity in those very communities.

The key to successful coalition leadership is the ability to complete all tasks by the coalition coordinator, argue important issues when differences of opinion arise, and openly and effectively communicate with members and the community by sharing disagreements in emailed minutes.

Joining with other agencies and individuals can benefit an organization by providing expanded access to all of the following except:

Once the available data related to the priority public health issue(s) has been reviewed, a rationale does not need to be developed for why a specific health or social issue has been chosen.

A community coalition is defined as a group of individuals representing diverse organizations, factions, or constituencies within the community who agree to work together to achieve a common goal.

Which of the following are steps for building an effective coalition?

Funding itself, however, does not ensure longevity and effectiveness. Some coalitions have succeeded in accomplishing their goals with little or no outside funding, while other well-funded coalitions have failed.

Coalition building is a process that involves an extremely short-term investment of time and resources; and a coalition is ideal if a simpler, less complex structure.

Foundations for Selecting Community and Public Health Education Strategies

Becoming a Health Education Professional

Promoting Health Education in a Multicultural Society

Exploring Social Marketing Concepts

Building a Health Communication Framework

Developing Effective Presentation and Training Skills

Developing and Selecting Resource Materials

Using Social Media

Working With Media Outlets

Facilitating Groups

Advocating for Health Policy

Using Media Advocacy to Influence Policy

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Exam 11: Building and Sustaining Coalitions

Diversity in coalitions refers not only to race and ethnicity, but also to age, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic and work status.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of coalition development?

Strategies for achieving coalition objectives should be realistic, built on the experience of others, flexible, respectful of organizational cultures, and designed to enhance coalition unity.

What are some strategies for reducing conflict?

The coalition ____________________ describes how the coalition plans to accomplish its vision and for whose benefit the coalition exists.

___________ in contrast to coalitions attempt to alleviate community problems but focuses on changing systems, rules, social norms, policies, and environments to ultimately change the legality and social acceptability of behaviors.

Which of the following is considered a specific criterion for member organizations with media and relationships with elected officials?

Which of the following is a step in the buddy program for coalition member recruitment?

The infrastructure of an effective coalition should be formalized and supported by ________ that are regularly reviewed and revised.

As an action-oriented group, a coalition focuses on reducing or preventing a community problem by:

Share some of the benefits of building a coalition.

When real community engagement exists, coalitions can address community health concerns while empowering or developing capacity in those very communities.

The key to successful coalition leadership is the ability to complete all tasks by the coalition coordinator, argue important issues when differences of opinion arise, and openly and effectively communicate with members and the community by sharing disagreements in emailed minutes.

Joining with other agencies and individuals can benefit an organization by providing expanded access to all of the following except:

Once the available data related to the priority public health issue(s) has been reviewed, a rationale does not need to be developed for why a specific health or social issue has been chosen.

A community coalition is defined as a group of individuals representing diverse organizations, factions, or constituencies within the community who agree to work together to achieve a common goal.

Which of the following are steps for building an effective coalition?

Funding itself, however, does not ensure longevity and effectiveness. Some coalitions have succeeded in accomplishing their goals with little or no outside funding, while other well-funded coalitions have failed.

Coalition building is a process that involves an extremely short-term investment of time and resources; and a coalition is ideal if a simpler, less complex structure.

Foundations for Selecting Community and Public Health Education Strategies

Becoming a Health Education Professional

Promoting Health Education in a Multicultural Society

Exploring Social Marketing Concepts

Building a Health Communication Framework

Developing Effective Presentation and Training Skills

Developing and Selecting Resource Materials

Using Social Media

Working With Media Outlets

Facilitating Groups

Advocating for Health Policy

Using Media Advocacy to Influence Policy

Filters