Southern California Understanding the Role of Cultural Identity Discussion

1.Understanding the Role of Cultural Identity

Reflect on the following statement: “competent communication is achieved when the participants find commonality in ascribed and avowed identities” (Samovar, 2017, p. 263). What does this imply for human service organizations that work with a wide diversity of populations and organizations in the macro environment? Choose two types of identities described in Chapter 7 of your Communication Between Cultures text and explain their importance for human service leaders from the standpoint of macro practice.

Assessing Human Service Organizations

As mentioned in the reading materials for this unit, human service organizations operate in a unique framework that requires them to understand their organizational domain, cultivate appropriate organizational culture, and be competent in the areas of diversity and relationships with various stakeholders. In your view, which three areas of assessment mentioned in Chapter 8 of your Social Work Macro Practice text are critical for building healthy collaborative cooperation with other sectors of the U.S. economy? Explain the rationale behind your choice, using at least three credible sources.