Problem solving and negotiation skills are important tools for social workers because:
a) These skills aide clients by generating alternative solutions to challenges and negotiating common
ground in the policy practice arena.
b) In truth, outside of direct federal level policy practice these skills are rarely needed or used.
c) These skills help the social worker persuade, pressure, or threaten policymakers in order to get
their way.
d) These skills can be an important tool for working with clients but only if the social worker is
highly trained in all aspects of the generalist practice skills set.
A
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