DISCUSS SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA LINK BELOW 

Getting Started

In this workshop, you will learn about the relationship between an organization and a group.  There is considerable overlap between these two terms. Some organizations can also be considered groups and vice versa. For example, a social work student club can be considered to be both an organization and a group. Another example of both a group and an organization is a parent–teacher association at an elementary school.

The two main factors that determine the overall level of performance of an organization are the bureaucratic structure and the competency level of the top leadership. In this workshop, you will be identifying the model of organization and the type of leadership in a familiar community organization.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:

• Apply social work theories to client system engagement, assessment, and intervention at the mezzo practice level. (PO 6, 7, 8)

Resources

• Textbook: Social Work with Groups: Comprehensive Practice and Self-Care
• Textbook reference: Zastrow, C., & Hessenauer, S. (2019). Social work with groups (10th ed.). Cenage.

LINK TO SOCIAL SERVICES:  https://dhs.georgia.gov/

Background Information

Several models of organizations are described, including autocratic, custodial, scientific management, human relations, Theory X and Theory Y, collegial, Theory Z, management by objectives, and total quality management.

Two of the most relevant organizational theories for social workers are Theory X and Theory Y. It is critical for newly hired social workers in an organization to determine if supervisors believe in a Theory X or Theory Y style of management, as it will assist workers in determining their roles in how to survive and thrive. Theory Y and servant leadership are closely related.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read Chapter 10 of your textbook: Social work with groups: comprehensive practice and self-care
3. Select a community social service agency that you are familiar with to review and describe using the following questions:
   1. What is the agency’s mission statement?
   2. What are its clients’ major problems?
   3. What services does the agency provide?
   4. How are client needs determined?
   5. What percentages of clients are people of color, women, gays or lesbians, elderly, or members of other at-risk populations?
   6. What is the organizational structure of the agency? Use your textbook to identify one Model of Organization to identify and support your choice.
   7. Using theory x and theory y from your text, what is the type of leadership used in the agency? Use agency examples to demonstrate the theory as outlined in the text.
4. Use in-text citations and APA format for direct quotes and references.