Question

Assume that you are 70-80 year old who has lived a full life as a social worker. At the present time one of your grandchildren is facing a difficult decision pertaining to an agency or organization that they are affiliated with and is looking to you for guidance. You will also have to make several assumptions of how your life has developed over the years. Then, based on the information that you’ve learned during the course of the semester, including such topics as theories, development, biological issues, social considerations, and environmental considerations, write a letter to your grandchild specifically addressing the organizational decision he/she is dealing with, incorporating the appropriate information. The letter should include at least the following information:

Clearly identify the decision/issue using a biopsychosocial framework.

Discuss the developmental issues involved (i.e. where is he/she in the developmental process and how would this influence his/her decision making).

Answer 1

Dear X,

In response to your letter I am giving you some suggestions for making decisions that may help you. To take decision in your present condition you need to follow the following steps and ensure all the steps with serious consideration:

• Find out whether the environment of the organization fits with you. It needs to include such culture with which you can be easily familiar.
• Whether there is such facility that can ensure your social needs. It means that you need to know whether the organization offers bright future.
• It is also necessary to consider whether there is any stress or other problems that can be created by the organization.
• Whether there is any liberal atmosphere, racial or gender discrimination, you should know this.
• You should be careful to consider the instruction culture like food culture, religious issues, racial issues and so on.

You have to consider all the issues mentioned above. If you are satisfied with them then you can proceed. If there is any hesitation you should not proceed.

Be good and safe. I wish your bright future.

Your grandfather,