Course: Social Work Management (5) (7)

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Course title Social Work Management (5) (7)
Course code KPG/MANVK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Chudý Štefan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pitnerová Dagmar, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Management and its role in working with a client, the specifics of managing people in a social organization. Forming organizational units in connection with availability of social services. Motivation for working in a social establishment. The criteria for decision-making in the social sphere. Monitoring and evaluation of the quality of working with clients in state and non-state social establishments.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Basics of general management theory and their application in social work.
Students mamagementu control each function and are able to apply them to the social sector, the non-profit organizations , state and local governments.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of social policy, social work and psychology of personality.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Elaborating an essay on the topic of centralization and decentralization of management. Analysis of specifics in social work management, while using Venn diagram method. Checking and evaluation of individual work will be performed prior to taking an exam.
Recommended literature
  • DĚDINA, J., CEJTHAMR, V. (2005). Management a organizační chování. Praha.
  • Matoušek, O. a kol. (2003). Metody a řízení sociální práce. 1. vyd.. Praha.
  • SMUTEK, M., KAPPL, M. (2006). Proměny klienta služeb sociální práce - Social Work Klient Metamorphoses. Hradec Králové.


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