WEL3220

Human service organisations

(ART)

Doug Truter

8 points + 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisite: WEL1310 + Prohibition: SCY2082

Synopsis: Topics include the nature of human service organisations; theoretical approaches including the rational, systems, action, conflict, population ecology and feminist approaches; organisational goals, structure, processes, culture, environments and change; volunteers; management and administration; efficiency and effectiveness.

Assessment: Written essay (3000 words): 45% + Written tutorial paper (2000 words) and presentation: 35% + Written review of an article (1000 words): 20%