A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.​

A) ​goal statement
B) ​general task
C) ​baseline measure
D) ​agreeable mandate

A goal statement is a specific agreement that outlines the desired outcome of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client. It becomes the focus of the work and guides the interventions that the social worker will use to achieve the agreed-upon goal. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this important aspect of social work practice.