Management and Change for Social Care

Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Management and Change for Social Care
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner::
  • Annaleigh Margey
  • Maeve McArdle
Departments: Humanities
Module Description: This module critically assesses the role of the management in a voluntary (non-profit) or statutory social care organisation. The module will provide students with the skills to plan and manage a fit for purpose service and the competencies to innovatively manage change and transformation in a social care organisation.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Critically analyse management theory and practice relevant to social care organisations.
MLO2 Determine the environmental factors influencing planning and development in a social care context.
MLO3 Assess the role of management in the evaluation and review of service provision.
MLO4 Critically assess the different models and frameworks that may be used to implement change and transformation in a social care organisation.
MLO5 Demonstrate the ability to analyse organisational culture and it's relationship with the implementation of change.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The social care manager
The role of the manager. The management process. The functions of management. Management hierarchy. Management theory.
The service organisation
The service organisation and environment. Stakeholder theory and management. Best practice, evidence informed practice.
Managing for service users
Strategic planning and development in response to service users needs. Co-producing with service users. Managing challenges/barriers to HRBA's advocacy.
Managing quality, control and managing projects
Quality in service provision. Governance and compliance. Regulation standards. Inspection and review. Taking corrective action. Planning and managing projects.
Organisational and International Culture and Change
Nature of organisational culture, intercultural difference, the need for culture change, cultural web
Nature of change and transformation
Perspectives on change, external and internal driving forces for change, role of the change manager, planned approach, emergent approach, operational models for implementing change, resistance to change
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An integrated assessment with People and Leadership in Social Care module. The essay will address both leadership and change management in a relevant social care context. This shall be c. 3,000 words.
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An individual e-portfolio containing tasks and reflections completed on this module throughout the semester.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An integrated assessment with People and Leadership in Social Care module. The essay will address both leadership and management in a relevant social care context. This shall be c. 3,000 words.
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An individual e-portfolio containing tasks and reflections completed on this module throughout the semester.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact This module will use a blended delivery format, using both face-to-face and asynchronous delivery. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will work independently on prescribed research, readings and materials. Every Week 6.00 6
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 8.00 8
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact This module will use a blended delivery format, using both face-to-face and asynchronous delivery. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will work independently on prescribed research, readings and materials. Every Week 6.00 6
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 8.00 8
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jones, G & George, J. (2022), Contemporary Management, 12. McGraw Hill, New York.
  • Knud Sinding,Robert Kreitner,Waldstrom,Angelo Kinicki. (2018), Organisational Behaviour, 6th. [ISBN: 978-1526812360].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rosser, E.A. and Wood, C. eds. (2022), Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care, Elsevier Health Sciences.
  • Martin, V., Charlesworth, J. and Henderson, E. (2010), Managing in health and social care, Routledge.
  • Lalor, K. & Share, P. (2013). (2013), Understanding social care. In K. Lalor and P. Share (Eds.), Applied social care:An introduction for students in Ireland (3rd edition, pp. 3-18), Dublin: Gill and Macmillan.
  • MacKian, S. and Simons, J. eds. (2021), Leading, managing, caring: understanding leadership and management in health and social care., Routledge.
  • Miller, R., Brown, H. and Mangan, C. (2016), Integrated care in action: A practical guide for health, social care and housing support, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  • Daft, R.L. (2020), Organization theory & design, Cengage learning.
  • Ian Palmer,Richard Dunford,David A. Buchanan. (2022), Managing Organizational Change, [ISBN: 9781260043716].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Lalor, K. & Share, P. (2013), Understanding social care. In K. Lalor and P. Share (Eds.), Applied social care: An introduction for students in Ireland (3rd edition, pp. 3-18).
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • McSweeney F., Smith K. and Williams D. (2016), Introduction: Reflections on the provision, organisation and management of social care in Ireland, Administration, Vol.64 (Issue 2), pp. 1-6.
This module does not have any other resources