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 Info | London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007. |
| Description | 320 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-309) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2006039572 |
| ISBN | 9781843105152 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1843105152 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV245 .E55 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |