M.A. (Social Work) / The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the manner in which the management tasks of planning and control are executed in a clinic for the treatment of alcohol dependents. influences the development of financial problems in the conduct of the affairs of such a clinic. The study was motivated by many years experience of a social worker at such clinics. In view of the paucity of research in this field, an exploratory study was undertaken. Research methods included: comparison of selected financial aspects in respect of two financial years, vis 1973/74 and 1983/8'4; a scrutiny of files for confidential information; and an examination of annual reports. The main hypothesis - although this hypothesis was not tested in an experimental manner - was found to be valid. The manner in which the management tasks of planning and control were executed determined the nature of the development of the following financial problems: inaccurate computation of subsidies; fund-raising not related to objectives in terms of the constitution; uncontrolled escalation in expenditure; failure, on the part of committees, to permit an appropriate delegation of powers; inadequate functioning of the social worker; and insufficient liaison with Council. Some of the recommendations made to rectify the situation were as follows : that an in-depth analysis of the subsidisation of clinics for the treatment of alcohol dependents be undertaken; that modern methods of fund-raising be studied and applied; that social workers Iike a personal effort to broaden their knowledge of financial matters, since this will greatly benefit the agencies employing them.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:10782 |
| Date | 16 April 2014 |
| Creators | Van der Vyver, Johanna Cornelia |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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