Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

Most social work is practiced in an organisational setting. In order to work effectively, social workers need to understand organisational processes and how they impact on practice. This unit studies organisational theory and structure and research knowledge about organisations as a basis for assessing human service organisations. This knowledge is applied particularly in the areas of program planning and evaluation and organisational change.

Objectives

By the end of this unit students should be able to use knowledge gained from theory and research to assess organisations; and have beginning competence in program planning, program evaluation, and organisational change.

Assessment

Essay (1500 words): 33%
Major essay (3000 words): 67%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Grace Brown

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

SWK3180 and SWK3410