swp3uio understanding the impact of org context
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
SWP3UIO
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impact of organisational contexts on social work practice. Students analyse the structure, purpose and dynamics of 21st century human service organisations and build an understanding of the role organisations play in implementing social policies and delivering services. Students examine governance and decision making and the role of organisational culture in shaping the experience of service users. Students are introduced to the changing organisational context in which social workers are employed, how they operate effectively in teams and alongside other professionals. Strategies such as the use of professional supervision and critical reflection are considered in light of the common challenges and tensions that occur between professional expectations, social policy imperatives and organisational pragmatics.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKP, HZSKM, HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS and must have passed SWP2IPP All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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. Synthesise knowledge of organisational theories and key features of organisations to analyse specific human service organisations.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse and reflect on the impact of different organisational contexts (e.g. statutory, advocacy, community, clinical) on social work practice.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Reflect on how organisational policies, ideologies, structure and culture impact upon service access and the service user's experience of service delivery.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop strategies to address the challenges and tensions between social policy, organisational imperatives and professional identity.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Dandenong, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute group presentation of an organisational analysis (600 words equivalent) | Oral presentation (on video and in class). 5 students per group = 6 minutes presentation per student. 600 words equivalent per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual reflection on the organisational analysis process (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 60 minute on-line quiz (1000 word equivalent) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |