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1	Personnel principles in social work literature Gant, Duplain Rhodes, January 1958 (has links) Thesis abstract -- Catholic University of America.
2	Personnel principles in social work literature Gant, Duplain Rhodes, January 1958 (has links) Thesis abstract -- Catholic University of America.
3	'n Beskouing van supervisie in die maatskaplike werk as 'n samestelling van bestuursfunksies Wood, Rachel Catharina Johanna 23 September 2014 (has links) M.A. (Social Work) / Please refer to full text to view abstract Social workers - Supervision of Social service - Personnel management
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
5	Retensiestrategieë as teenvoeter vir vroeë beroepsverlating onder maatskaplike werkers Adlem, Anri Gretha 30 November 2007 (has links) The serious shortage of social workers (nationally) caused by their exodus from the profession at an alarming rate and the resultant classification of social work as a "scare skill" served as motivation for this research project into retention strategies to retain social workers for the profession. A qualitative research approach and an explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 15 purposely selected participants in the geographically defined boundaries of the Northern Free State and Gauteng. Tesch's (in Creswell, 1994) and Guba's models (in Krefting, 1991) aided the processes of data collection and verification, respectively. The research findings uncovered: general and specific reasons for the social workers' exodus, feelings and emotional reactions of social workers subsequent to the early exodus from the profession, and retention proposals to retain social workers. Based on the findings, recommendation directed to practice, education, policy and further research, were made. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Social Work) Social worker retention strategies 361.30683 Social service -- Personnel management Social service -- Vocational guidance Social work administration Employee retention Social workers -- Employment Social workers -- Supervision of Social workers -- Counseling of Social workers -- Job satisfaction Social workers -- Job stress Social workers -- Supply and demand Social workers -- Resignation Stress (psychology) Burn out (Psychology)
6	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
7	Retensiestrategieë as teenvoeter vir vroeë beroepsverlating onder maatskaplike werkers Adlem, Anri Gretha 30 November 2007 (has links) The serious shortage of social workers (nationally) caused by their exodus from the profession at an alarming rate and the resultant classification of social work as a "scare skill" served as motivation for this research project into retention strategies to retain social workers for the profession. A qualitative research approach and an explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 15 purposely selected participants in the geographically defined boundaries of the Northern Free State and Gauteng. Tesch's (in Creswell, 1994) and Guba's models (in Krefting, 1991) aided the processes of data collection and verification, respectively. The research findings uncovered: general and specific reasons for the social workers' exodus, feelings and emotional reactions of social workers subsequent to the early exodus from the profession, and retention proposals to retain social workers. Based on the findings, recommendation directed to practice, education, policy and further research, were made. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Social Work) Social worker retention strategies 361.30683 Social service -- Personnel management Social service -- Vocational guidance Social work administration Employee retention Social workers -- Employment Social workers -- Supervision of Social workers -- Counseling of Social workers -- Job satisfaction Social workers -- Job stress Social workers -- Supply and demand Social workers -- Resignation Stress (psychology) Burn out (Psychology)
8	Die belewenis van werksbevredeging deur grondvlak maatskaplike werkers Fortuin, Levona 30 November 2004 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / The purpose of this research study was to determine whether social workers at ground-level experience job satisfaction in their current job situations, as well as to determine the motivational factors that play a role in this regard. Eleven non-governmental welfare organisations in the Boland Region were included in this investigation. Forty-seven social workers participated in this investigation. Based on this investigation into the experiences relating to job satisfaction of ground-level social workers, the following conclusions became evident: Younger social workers experience more job satisfaction then there counterparts in mid-life, while the social in the age bracket of 50 years and above seem to experience more job satisfaction. There seems to be a great deal of job dissatisfaction amongst social worker in the Boland Region as two thirds of the respondents indicated the intention to change their current places of employment. Based on theses conclusions, it is recommended that supervisors within region should establish a forum at which they can deliberate about their management role as supervisors in order to promote job satisfaction amongst social workers. / Social work / M.Diac. Work achievement Supervision Productivity Nongovernmental organisation Consultation Social work manager Social worker Extrinsic motivational factors Intrinsic motivational factors Job satisfaction 361.320968734
9	Die belewenis van werksbevredeging deur grondvlak maatskaplike werkers Fortuin, Levona 30 November 2004 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / The purpose of this research study was to determine whether social workers at ground-level experience job satisfaction in their current job situations, as well as to determine the motivational factors that play a role in this regard. Eleven non-governmental welfare organisations in the Boland Region were included in this investigation. Forty-seven social workers participated in this investigation. Based on this investigation into the experiences relating to job satisfaction of ground-level social workers, the following conclusions became evident: Younger social workers experience more job satisfaction then there counterparts in mid-life, while the social in the age bracket of 50 years and above seem to experience more job satisfaction. There seems to be a great deal of job dissatisfaction amongst social worker in the Boland Region as two thirds of the respondents indicated the intention to change their current places of employment. Based on theses conclusions, it is recommended that supervisors within region should establish a forum at which they can deliberate about their management role as supervisors in order to promote job satisfaction amongst social workers. / Social work / M.Diac. Work achievement Supervision Productivity Nongovernmental organisation Consultation Social work manager Social worker Extrinsic motivational factors Intrinsic motivational factors Job satisfaction 361.320968734

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