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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311681 (v.1) Working in Human Service Organisations 601

Area: Department of Social Work
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 9.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s): 4055 (v.10) Working in Human Service Organisations 342 or any previous version
Syllabus: This unit develops students' critical understanding of human service organisations as contested sites of professional practice. Contemporary organisational, management and leadership theories are examined for their relevance to practice in the field. Tensions inherent in professionalism and challenges posed by the demands for efficiency and effectiveness by 'managerialism' are examined. Key management concepts will be critically analysed. These include issues of leadership, motivation, staff appraisal and development, strategic planning and resource and risk management. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of organisational change and development processes and how these may impact upon appropriate and effective service delivery. This unit will equip students with a range of strategic organisational management skills.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 090501 Social Work
Result Type: Grade/Mark

Availability

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