UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
SWP3UIO
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impact of organisational contexts on social work practice. They analyse the structure and dynamics of 21st century organisations and the role human service organisations take in implementing social policies. Students are introduced to the changing organisational context in which social workers are employed. Students identify how to work effectively in and alongside organisations. Partnerships and collaborations between organisations and the impact of these arrangements on practice are addressed. Students examine organisational cultures, change and the role of clients in organisations. Effective leadership in organisations and the role of supervision for learning and accountability are emphasised.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lynne McPherson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from (SWP2IPP). Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Organizations and management in social work, | Prescribed | Hughes, M. & Wearing, M. 2013 | LONDON:SAGE |
| Readings | Professional practice in human service organizations, | Recommended | McDonald, C., Craig, C., Hawkins, L. & Williams, J. 2011 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the key features of organisations including structure, mission and purpose and discuss relevant organisational theories including those related to bureaucracy
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
02. Demonstrate an increased knowledge of the role of social workers in different organisational contexts, and understand the impact of the organisation on social work practice, from a critical and reflective perspective.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
03. Understand how organisational policies, ideologies, structure and culture impact upon service delivery, analysing tensions between organisational imperatives and social work practice
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
04. Understand the governance of organisations and the roles of each of the stakeholders, including the role of Boards of Management and governance in government organisations
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
05. Have an appreciation of clients experience in obtaining services from organisations and identify strategies for effective social work practice in organisations, at the micro, mezzo and macro practice levels, including social work supervision.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Guinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"10 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| two 1-hour tests | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| two 1-hour tests | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lynne McPherson
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| two 1-hour tests | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lynne McPherson
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| two 1-hour tests | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |