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Working with Groups in the Multi-agency Setting
Ann Taket
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Description for Working with Groups in the Multi-agency Setting
Paperback. Over the last 15 years, there has been an increase in the number of organizations working together in "multi--agency" settings. Models range from contracting out and joint planning to more formal arrangements such as setting up a joint agency. Num Pages: 272 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
The past two decades have seen an increase in the number oforganisations working together in multiagency settings andincreased calls for partnership and participation in organisationaland public life. Models for this kind of working arrangement rangefrom contracting out and joint planning, through to more formalarrangements such as setting up a joint agency. How to make thesearrangements effective in developing policy and aidingdecision-making can, however, be problematic. To make themultiagency setting work, organisations must manage diversity,resolve conflict and promote collaboration. The processes foreffective decision-making in multiagency settings form the centralconcern of this book. Group processes must become moreparticipatory, democratic and empowering. Illustrated ... Read more
The past two decades have seen an increase in the number oforganisations working together in multiagency settings andincreased calls for partnership and participation in organisationaland public life. Models for this kind of working arrangement rangefrom contracting out and joint planning, through to more formalarrangements such as setting up a joint agency. How to make thesearrangements effective in developing policy and aidingdecision-making can, however, be problematic. To make themultiagency setting work, organisations must manage diversity,resolve conflict and promote collaboration. The processes foreffective decision-making in multiagency settings form the centralconcern of this book. Group processes must become moreparticipatory, democratic and empowering. Illustrated ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471720317
SKU
V9780471720317
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About Ann Taket
Ann Taket, Professor of Primary Health Care, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, South Bank University, London. Has over 18 years experience in OR and Health Services Researchand has over 100 publications. She has worked as advisor to WHO, ODA and the British Council. Leroy White, Principal Lecturer in Primary & Community Care Reearch, Faculty of Health & ... Read more
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