Students will write an application paper, following APA style, related to the application
of specific administration and management skills from the course.
Application Paper 2.
Assume that all the organizations described below are large; they have too
many staff members for the Director to directly manage in an effective manner without some
form of reorganization to divide the organization into manageable work units. What form of
reorganization might work best? Why? Think about the number of staff a social work manager
can directly supervise in an effective manner.
1. A full-service organization for people who are homeless whose staff members engage in a
variety of activities to help clients of all ages and both genders to become independent and
able to care for themselves.
2. An agency whose mission is to serve the people defined as “frail elderly” throughout the
county by offering a variety of health services in their homes.
3. An organization whose mission is to reduce fatal traffic accidents by educating drivers to the
dangers of texting while driving, driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs,
and other unsafe practices.
4. A rehabilitation center serving people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and their
families.
5. An organization whose mission is to help people with developmental disabilities that
operates several group homes, provides sheltered workshop services, and so forth.
Required Materials:
1. Weinbach, R. & Taylor, L. (2015). The Social Worker as Manager: A Practical Guide to
Success (7th ed.). Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-205-95791-0
2. Studer, Q. (2020). The busy leader’s handbook: How to lead people and place that thrive.
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-119-57664-8
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