Also examined is the impact of funding sources on organizational structure and managerial behavior. Marketing, public relations and dealing with the media is discussed. Human resources management is also examined. Working with a diverse workforce is addressed. The role of information technology in human services organizations is considered.
Considerable attention is given to accountability structures and systems.
Client oriented systems are considered and the effects of managed care and related initiatives are examined. Skills in working with a diverse workforce. The importance of social and economic justice, human diversity and social work values and ethics to social work administration. First , each student is expected to do an analysis of an administrative problem or issue at his or her placement. This analysis should include a statement of the problem or issue, development of alternatives, development of criteria, selection of an alternative and implementation and evaluation plans.