
Organisations and Management in Social Work
Everyday Action for Change
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 12. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4462-5231-4 (ISBN)
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Description
The second edition of Organisations and Management in Social Work examines the complex organisational settings in which social workers practice and identifies opportunities for taking action for positive change. A robust critique of organisational practices is encouraged throughout the book with an emphasis on active participation in the everyday life of organisations.
The new edition covers:
- Leadership and supervision
- Inter-agency and inter-disciplinary working
- Ethical practice and decision-making
- Communication and the emotional life of organisations
Each chapter includes updated practice examples and reflective questions so readers can apply the knowledge learned to real life practice.
It will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social work. The book will also be a valuable text for front-line practitioners and managers wishing to understand the organisational context of social work.
The new edition covers:
- Leadership and supervision
- Inter-agency and inter-disciplinary working
- Ethical practice and decision-making
- Communication and the emotional life of organisations
Each chapter includes updated practice examples and reflective questions so readers can apply the knowledge learned to real life practice.
It will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social work. The book will also be a valuable text for front-line practitioners and managers wishing to understand the organisational context of social work.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the first edition:This is an excellent book. It is well written, thorough, relevant, up-to-date, critical and scholarly' -
Brian Dimmock, University of Gloucestershire
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4462-5231-4 (9781446252314)
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Mark Hughes | Michael Wearing
Organisations and Management in Social Work
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09/2007
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Persons
Dr Mark Hughes is Professor of Social Work in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Southern Cross University, Australia. He has worked as a social worker in health, aged care and mental health settings in both Australia and the UK. He has also worked as a social work academic at the University of Queensland, the University of New South Wales, and Goldsmiths College London. Mark's research interests centre on organisational practice, social work with older people, and lesbian and gay ageing. Mark is co-author of six books, as well as a range of journal publications.
Dr Michael Wearing is a Senior Lecturer in the Social Work Program, The School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He teaches in a range of areas of theory, policy and practice in social work and criminology notably on organisational practice, human and health service delivery and working in youth justice and related areas. He trained as a social worker and sociologist at UNSW and maintains a strong research and publishing career in social policy and applied sociology in Australia and internationally.
Dr Michael Wearing is a Senior Lecturer in the Social Work Program, The School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He teaches in a range of areas of theory, policy and practice in social work and criminology notably on organisational practice, human and health service delivery and working in youth justice and related areas. He trained as a social worker and sociologist at UNSW and maintains a strong research and publishing career in social policy and applied sociology in Australia and internationally.
Content
Introduction
Social Work in Organizations
Theorizing Organizations
Organizational Change
Communicating and Collaborating
Decision-Making and Risk
Leadership and Supervision
Accountability and Participation
Experiencing Organizations
Active and Ethical Practice
Social Work in Organizations
Theorizing Organizations
Organizational Change
Communicating and Collaborating
Decision-Making and Risk
Leadership and Supervision
Accountability and Participation
Experiencing Organizations
Active and Ethical Practice