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1	The perception of the professional self of social workers in private practice Davidson, Colette Evelyn 30 November 2005 (has links) Social workers in private practice / Social work in South Africa appears to have low status and a negative ”welfare” image. The general public seems to regard social workers and the profession with disdain and for the most part is ignorant of what social workers do apart from handing out grants and removing children from their families. This exploratory research focuses on social workers in private practice - how they view their professional selves, the factors that contribute to the development of their professional selves and the factors that hinder or facilitate this development. The impact of public opinion on social workers in private practice is explored and possible solutions to problems experienced by these private practitioners are sought. Modern and postmodern paradigms are summarised as a background to the Rogerian theory, constructivist philosophy and social constructionist theory that underlie this research. The researcher explores the perceptions of each respondent who shares his/her particular reality with the researcher through the meanings he/she attributes to his/her experiences. / Social work / M.A (Social Science (Mental Health)) Professional self Image Status Private practice 361.320968 Psychiatry -- Practice -- South Africa Public opinion -- South Africa
2	The perception of the professional self of social workers in private practice Davidson, Colette Evelyn 30 November 2005 (has links) Social workers in private practice / Social work in South Africa appears to have low status and a negative ”welfare” image. The general public seems to regard social workers and the profession with disdain and for the most part is ignorant of what social workers do apart from handing out grants and removing children from their families. This exploratory research focuses on social workers in private practice - how they view their professional selves, the factors that contribute to the development of their professional selves and the factors that hinder or facilitate this development. The impact of public opinion on social workers in private practice is explored and possible solutions to problems experienced by these private practitioners are sought. Modern and postmodern paradigms are summarised as a background to the Rogerian theory, constructivist philosophy and social constructionist theory that underlie this research. The researcher explores the perceptions of each respondent who shares his/her particular reality with the researcher through the meanings he/she attributes to his/her experiences. / Social work / M.A (Social Science (Mental Health)) Professional self Image Status Private practice 361.320968 Psychiatry -- Practice -- South Africa Public opinion -- South Africa
3	The motivational function of the social work manager Willemse, Ursula Berenice 30 June 2003 (has links) Motivation is critical to the effective management of social workers in an organisation. A literature study of the concept motivation and an empirical study on the motivational function of the social work manager were conducted. This exploratory/descriptive study aimed to set scientifically grounded guidelines for the implementation of motivation as management function of social work managers. The literature indicated that motivating employees is the responsibility of social work managers. Research showed that social workers, social work managers and the organisation do benefit from motivation. The respondents indicated that motivation as a management function is important. They highlighted that intrinsic motivation and internal and external motivators influence their motivation positively. Organisational policies and a leadership style characterised by autocracy and a laissez-faire approach are demotivating. Social work managers should apply the principles of motivation theories, motivational strategies and guidelines to maintain and sustain motivation. Conclusions and recommendations were made regarding the motivational function of the social work manager. / Social work / M. Diac. (Social Work) Social work manager Motivation Management functions Management Human resource management Human resources Intrinsic motivation Internal motivator Extrinsic motivation External motivator 361.320968 Intrinsic motivation Organizational effectiveness Personnel management -- South Africa Leadership -- South Africa Motivation (Psychology) -- South Africa Achievement motivation -- South Africa Employee motivation -- South Africa Career development -- South Africa Quality of work -- South Africa
4	The motivational function of the social work manager Willemse, Ursula Berenice 30 June 2003 (has links) Motivation is critical to the effective management of social workers in an organisation. A literature study of the concept motivation and an empirical study on the motivational function of the social work manager were conducted. This exploratory/descriptive study aimed to set scientifically grounded guidelines for the implementation of motivation as management function of social work managers. The literature indicated that motivating employees is the responsibility of social work managers. Research showed that social workers, social work managers and the organisation do benefit from motivation. The respondents indicated that motivation as a management function is important. They highlighted that intrinsic motivation and internal and external motivators influence their motivation positively. Organisational policies and a leadership style characterised by autocracy and a laissez-faire approach are demotivating. Social work managers should apply the principles of motivation theories, motivational strategies and guidelines to maintain and sustain motivation. Conclusions and recommendations were made regarding the motivational function of the social work manager. / Social work / M. Diac. (Social Work) Social work manager Motivation Management functions Management Human resource management Human resources Intrinsic motivation Internal motivator Extrinsic motivation External motivator 361.320968 Intrinsic motivation Organizational effectiveness Personnel management -- South Africa Leadership -- South Africa Motivation (Psychology) -- South Africa Achievement motivation -- South Africa Employee motivation -- South Africa Career development -- South Africa Quality of work -- South Africa

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