Title: Enhancing Social Work Management: Theory and Best Practice from the UK and the USA
Abstract:Acknowledgements. Introduction. Jane Aldgate and Barbara A. Pine. 1. Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Current Trends in Human Services Management. John Harris, University of Warwick, UK. 2. New Lead...Acknowledgements. Introduction. Jane Aldgate and Barbara A. Pine. 1. Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Current Trends in Human Services Management. John Harris, University of Warwick, UK. 2. New Leadership for the Human Services: Involving and Empowering Staff through Participatory Management. Barbara A. Pine and Lynne M. Healy, University of Connecticut, US. 3. Improving Performance in Social Work through Positive Approaches to Managing Change. Julie Barnes, Independent Social Care Consultant, UK. 4. Ethical Issues for Social Work and Social Care Managers. Lynne M. Healy and Barbara A. Pine. 5. Managing across Interagency Boundaries: A Learning Agenda for Change. Vivien Martin, University of Brighton, UK. 6. Managing Diversity in Social Service Settings. Barris Malcolm, University of Connecticut, US. 7. Liability and Safety Issues in Human Services Management. Robert G. Madden, St Joseph College, US. 8. Managing Care Environments: Reflections from Research and Practice. Jill Reynolds and Sheila Peace, The Open University, UK. 9. Active Service-User Involvement in Human Services: Lessons from Practice. Janet Seden, The Open University, UK and Trish Ross, Nottinghamshire County Council, UK. 10. The Impact of New Technology: Implications for Social Work and Social Care Managers. Myron E. Weiner University of Connecticut, US and Peter Petrella, University of Connecticut/Connecticut Department of Social Services, US. 11. Managing Diverse Sources of Funding. Mark Ezell, University of Kansas, US. 12. From Policy Visions to Practice Realities: The Pivotal Role of Service Managers in Implementation. Wendy Rose, Jane Aldgate and Julie Barnes. References. Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.Read More
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: book
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