Enhancing social work management : theory and best practice from the UK and USA / edited by Jane Aldgate [and others].

Other author Aldgate, Jane, 1945-
Other author Open University.
Other author University of Connecticut.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007.
Description320 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Looking backward, looking forward : current trends in human services management / John Harris -- New leadership for the human services : involving and empowering staff through participatory management / Barbara A. Pine and Lynne M. Healy -- Improving performance in social work through positive approaches to managing change / Julie Barnes -- Ethical issues for social work and social care managers / Lynne M. Healy and Barbara A. Pine -- Managing across interagency boundaries : a learning agenda for change / Vivien Martin -- Managing diversity in social service settings / Barris Malcolm -- Liability and safety issues in human services management / Robert G. Madden -- Managing care environments : reflections from research and practice / Jill Reynolds and Sheila Peace -- Active service-user involvement in human services : lessons from practice / Janet Seden and Trish Ross -- The impact of new technology: implications for social work and social care managers / Myron E.Weiner and Peter Petrella -- Managing diverse sources of funding / Mark Ezell -- From policy visions to practice realities : the pivotal role of service managers in implementation / Wendy Rose.
General note"The Open University; University of Connecticut."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 291-309) and indexes.
LCCN 2006039572
ISBN9781843105152 (alk. paper)
ISBN1843105152 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV245 .E55 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold