Discussion Post: Social Work- Organizational Culture and Client Treatment
After reading the assigned resources about leadership types and skills, as well as information about attending to tasks and relationships, you may be starting to develop ideas about how an administrator's leadership style and philosophy can either facilitate or limit social change efforts. The way in which social work administrators interact with diverse stakeholders such as clients, staff, board members, and community members, contributes to a model of service delivery that emphasizes quality and effectiveness.
Post how a social work administrator's personal leadership philosophy and style may influence a human services organization's culture. Also, explain how the organization's culture might influence a social work administrator's personal leadership style. Finally, explain how interactions with stakeholders may ultimately impact the organization's treatment of clients. Be sure to provide specific examples in your explanations.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Resources:
• Northouse, P. G. (2018). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Sage.
o Chapter 3, "Engaging Strengths" (pp. 47-75)
o Chapter 4, "Understanding Philosophy and Styles" (pp. 77-96)
o Chapter 5, "Attending to Tasks and Relationships" (pp. 99-114).