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1School of Social Work, University of Missouri, Columbia 65211, USA.
Health Marketing Quarterly
|December 8, 1997
Summary
Managerialism offers benefits to social work and social welfare, like professional oversight and advanced tools. However, this management ideology also challenges the core identity and mission of social work.
Area of Science:
- Social Work and Social Welfare Studies
- Organizational Management
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Managerialism is a prevalent ideology within social welfare institutions and the social work profession.
- It encompasses modern management principles and a specific worldview.
- This ideology presents both advantages and limitations for social work practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the dual role of managerialism in social work and social welfare.
- To identify the benefits and drawbacks of managerialism in this context.
- To explore the implications for the professional identity and future direction of social work.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of managerialism as an ideology.
- Examination of its application within social welfare systems.
- Discussion of its impact on social work's historical mission and professional identity.
Main Results:
- Managerialism provides structure, professional regulation, and sophisticated management tools for social welfare.
- It risks undermining the unique mission and identity of social work.
- There is a need to integrate non-commercial aspects of social work within institutional frameworks.
Conclusions:
- Managerialism is a useful but limited framework for social work and social welfare.
- The profession must actively address the tension between managerial demands and its core values.
- Finding a balance is crucial for preserving the integrity and effectiveness of social work.
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