Management in Social Work (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work S.) - Softcover

Coulshed, Veronica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333514831 ISBN 13: 9780333514832

Publisher: Palgrave, 1990

Synopsis

This book meets the demand for a straightforward but critical guide to some of the main theories and practices of management. At a time when the idea of the 'practitioner-manager' is taking hold, each social worker is expected to plan, manage time, co-ordinate and monitor services and supervise other staff. These topics plus others from performance appraisal, leadership styles and managing the introduction of change are covered using illustrative case material. Throughout, the need for principled management is emphasised.

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From the Publisher

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Contents: Introduction

Why Read About Management?

Theories of Management

Managing the Organisation and its Work: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Delivering Services: Customer Care and Quality Standards

Human Resources: the Management of Staff

Conclusion - What Makes an Effective Manager? Finding an Empowering Style

About the Author

VERONICA COULSHED, before her untimely death in 1992, was Head of Applied Social Studies at the University of Sunderland. As well as the original author of Management in Social Work, she wrote the highly successful text, Social Work Practice, now in its second edition under the co-authorship of Joan Orme. AUDREY MULLENDER is Professor of Social Work at the University of Warwick. She is currently Editor of the British Journal of Social Work and the author of a number of books, including Self-Directed Groupwork (with David Ward) and Rethinking Domestic Violence.BRENDAH MALAHLEKA has extensive social work experience, including a decade and a half of management roles in a variety of settings. She is currently employed by the London Borough of Ealing as Service Manager for Children and Families. She has an MBA from City University Business School and is a Redwood Trainer in Assertiveness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333514831
• ISBN 13: 9780333514832
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200