In the stages of case development, what is the second stage?

• A. Starting
• B. Arranging
• C. Monitoring
• D. Closing

Answer: (B)

The second stage focuses on turning the initial setup of the case into an actionable plan by organizing the actions, resources, and timeline needed to move forward. After you’ve started the case, you need to arrange logistics, assign responsibilities, gather the necessary information, and coordinate services so there’s a clear path to address the case objectives. With that plan in place, you can then monitor progress and adjust as needed, and eventually close the case when everything is complete. Arranging is the natural next step because you can’t effectively monitor or finalize a case without first organizing how you’ll execute the plan.