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SWK3110 Organisational Contexts
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit locates human service organisations and their workers within the broad context of the state. Students will consider how the policies of government influence the structure, purpose and practices of the organisations in which social workers are likely to be employed. Students consider the various perspectives from which organisations can be understood with a view to developing their understanding of an organisation’s target group, goals, structure and culture. Students are introduced to integrated practice as a set of principles, skills and strategies for working in human service organisations.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C58Bachelor of Social Science
K41Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
MABUSZHuman Services Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013