466-828 Introduction to Theory and Practice of Management in Child and Family Programs

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On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate an awareness of the multi-disciplinary nature of the study of administration;

• compare and contrast the different theoretical perspectives that may be brought to bear on the study of human service organisations;

• demonstrate analytical skills as a means of diagnosing the nature and source of organisational problems within early childhood settings; and

• demonstrate an understanding of decision-making processes within early childhood settings.

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An introductory survey of some of the contributions of different disciplines, e. g., sociology, history and psychology, to the study of organisations and administration; the three main theoretical perspectives (structural, humanistic and technological) will be considered and the relationship of organisations to the environment in which they are set will be emphasised.

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