Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work Management
Course Code
LUSDK_203
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ārija Baltiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To create understanding about theoretical and practical aspects of management in social work, methods and their usage possibilities when modelling potential directions of management of Welfare and social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Fundamentals of social work, fundamentals of economic and law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students know management theories, elements of the management process, the place of communication and decision-making, lobbyism and leadership in social work practice, as well as have gained knowledge of the fundamental principles of crisis management in the field of Welfare.
Skills
1.• to evaluate different management styles; their advantages and disadvantages; • to understand communication and decision-making processes; • to evaluate the factors affecting the development of management theory; • to be able to work in a team/group; • to evaluate the results of own work; • to motivate employees; • to delegate and coordinate the performance of duties; • to develop and criticise new ideas; • to listen, watch and read with a creative attitude; • to creatively structure own work.
Competences
1.• to analyse the impact of internal and external environmental factors on the achievement of objectives of the organisation; • to evaluate the control process; • to analyse decision-making factors; • to explain the role of management in conflict, changing and stress situations; • to apply different methods of conflict resolution; • to justify the need for personnel management, use methods for personnel and team management; • to be able to manage team/work group work; • to analyse, systemise and integrate the information obtained.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Studies of literature, study and selection of theoretical material. Participation in lectures, classes, active participation in seminars. Participation in group work. Reflections. To complete a study course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the study course.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Active participation in lectures – 25%, attendance of lectures and classes – 25%, tests – preparation of practical work for examination and its presentation at a seminar – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories and their development
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Elements of content and form management of social work
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work organisation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Internal and external environment of social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning process in social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation process in social work
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation process in social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Control process in social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personnel management process in social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication and decision-making in social work
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Lobbyism in social work process
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social exchange theory and altruism
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Leadership in social work management practice
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social responsibility and ethics in social work management process
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management styles and power
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of crisis management
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Elements of content and form management of social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work organisation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Internal and external environment of social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning process in social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation process in social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation process in social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personnel management process in social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication and decision-making in social work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Lobbyism in social work process
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Leadership in social work management practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Daft, Richard L., Alan Benson, Brian Henry. Management - Hampshire: Cengage, 2020.
2.
Leitis, Voldemārs. Vadītāja spējas – Rīga, Avots, 2019.
3.
Šarmers, Klauss Otto. U teorija. Vadība no topošās nākotnes – Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
4.
Pīlēns, Uldis. (mans) uzņēmēja kods – Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
5.
Lamond D., Bowden B. Management History: Its Global Past & Present. Charlotte, NV: Information Age Publishing, 2015.
Additional Reading
1.
Makčesnijs, Kriss, Šons Kovejs, Džims Halings. 4 izpildes disciplīnas - Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
2.
Daina, Vasiļevska. Kvalitātes nodrošināšanas vadība – Rīga, Juridiskā koledža, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
Sviķis, Armands. MATRIC tīklojums. Oriģināls biznesa pārvaldības modelis – Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
2.
Frīmens, Endrū. Ārējā riska vadība (HBR) - Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2010.
3.
Harvard Business Review, www.hbr.org