Social Force Field Analysis

Imagine you are the social worker involved in the community. Draft a paragraph that outlines one proposal for planned change that you believe would benefit the community. Include your proposal paragraph in your discussion post, along with your answers to these force field analysis questions: As a social worker in the community of Lakeside, there are many problems, however, one proposal that I feel could be helpful is bringing new businesses to the community because of the following problems listed below that were brought up in the article and addressing transportation issues.

1. Many of the residents of Lakeside were moving to the outskirts of town and taking jobs in nearby, larger cities.

2. The various manufacturing companies had imposed

Improving the town and attracting others would help to make Lakeside the community it once was, however, the community needs to come together and be part of the process both young and old.

Assess the power and influence of those who would likely support the proposed change. The power and influence of those in higher positions can help influence those who oppose the proposal, however, working together and gathering everyone’s viewpoints can help to resolve the issues because the people that live there can have input and share their thoughts at the town and community meetings.

Assess the power and influence of those who would likely oppose the proposed change. The power and influence of those that oppose the proposal can share their thoughts and this will help by sharing their concerns and finding ways to address the issues that concern them. People that may oppose the changes are an asset because they provide a different way at looking at things that others who support it might have

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