Business Context Assessment

Business Context Assessment
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1.    The assessment method that you use for a client will depend largely on context and on the individual being assessed. For each of the following, describe the function of the assessment method, and name a context in which the method would be useful.

a) Informal assessment

b) Formal assessment

c) Domain-based assessment

d) Norm-based assessment

e) Strengths-based assessment

f) Competency-based assessment

2.    Briefly outline under what circumstances you would need to report a client’s issues, and describe what you would need to include in a report.

3.    You may conclude that your client needs to be referred to another service. Explain your responsibilities and boundaries when it comes to sharing the person’s information with other services, according to consent and confidentiality requirements.
4.    Research a service that provides community assistance in each of the following areas. Briefly describe the features of the service, and outline what a client may expect from it.

a)    Employment

b)    Physical and mental health

c)    Housing

d)    Community support

e)    Social inclusion

f)    Education and training
 
g)    Financial support