Which macro practice involves helping communities plan and implement social change initiatives?

• A. Policy analysis
• B. Community organizing
• C. Direct practice
• D. Case management

Answer: (B)

Macro practice focuses on large-scale change in communities, systems, and policies. When communities plan and implement social change initiatives, the work centers on bringing people together to organize around shared issues, build coalitions, and chart concrete actions that influence policy, resources, or social norms. This approach emphasizes collective action, empowerment, and sustainable change at the community level.

Policy analysis involves studying and evaluating policy options and their potential impacts, which is more about assessment and recommendations than organizing a collective action. Direct practice targets individuals or families, while case management coordinates services for clients. These are micro-level activities, not the broad community-driven change described here.