School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCommunity Management and OrganisationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101644.2
Discipline: HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES NEC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101374 - Community Management and Organisations, 60006 - Community Management and Organisations
About this Unit
This unit focuses on community management in Australia and the social and economic factors that influence and frame community management practices. At the macro level, it examines the effects of neo-liberal (economic rationalist) reforms in the public and community sectors; and the rise of developments such as managerialism and 'third way' approaches, on community management practices. The unit also explores developments in management practices in response to social developments such as multiculturalism, recognition of diversity, equal employment opportunity and recognition of contextual and local issues. It further looks at community management work practices, including volunteerism, steering committees, management committees, and collectives.