Lakhasly

(I) The underlying assumptions of social work are: (1) Social work like all other professions has problem- solving functions.(3) Social work as a profession came into being and continues to develop because it meets human needs and aspirations recognized by society (4) Social work practice takes its values from those held by the society of which it is a part.(2) Social work practice is an art with a scientific and value foundation.

(I) The underlying assumptions of social work are:
(1) Social work like all other professions has problem-
solving functions.
(2) Social work practice is an art with a scientific and
value foundation.
(3) Social work as a profession came into being and
continues to develop because it meets human needs
and aspirations recognized by society
(4) Social work practice takes its values from those
held by the society of which it is a part. However,
its values are not necessarily or altogether thoseuniversally or pre-dominantly held or practiced in
society.
(5) The scientific base of social work consists of three
types of knowledge: (a) tested knowledge, (b)
hypothetical knowledge that requires
transformation into tested knowledge, and (e)
assumptive knowledge (or "practice wisdom") that
requires transformation into hypothetical and
thence into tested knowledge.
(6) The knowledge needed for social work practice is
determined by its goals and functions and the
problems it seeks to solve.
(7) The internalization of professional knowledge and
values is a vital characteristic of the professional
social worker since he is himself the instrument of
professional help.
(8) Professional skill is expressed in the activities of the
social worker.