12 Questions
How does Public Administration differ from Social Welfare Administration?
Public Administration functions in a political setting
What is the primary focus of Social Welfare Administration?
Transforming social policy into social services
What distinguishes Social Security Administration from Social Welfare Administration?
Social Security Administration covers health insurance and medical benefits
In what way is Public Administration different from Social Security Administration?
Public Administration operates within a political framework
Which type of administration is designed to assist in preventing dependency on the government for survival?
Social Security Administration
What role do voluntary agencies play in Social Welfare Administration?
Highly recognized and participatory
What is the principle that emphasizes the growth and development of all participants through challenging work assignments and opportunities for learning?
Principle of Growth
Which principle stresses that open channels of communication are crucial for the proper functioning of people?
Principle of Communication
What is the key responsibility of the administrator in terms of goal attainment and professional service provision?
Principle of Leadership
Which principle underscores the importance of understanding the culture of the community to provide effective services based on local needs and expressions?
Principle of Cultural Setting
Which principle focuses on delegating responsibility and authority to other professionals within an agency?
Principle of Delegation
What principle emphasizes continuous evaluation of processes and programs to fulfill the objectives of an agency?
Principle of Evaluation
Study Notes
Types of Administration
- Social Welfare Administration: process of transforming social policy into social services, involving public and private agencies, and problem-solving through study, diagnosis, and action.
- Public Administration: discipline concerned with organizing and implementing public policies for the welfare of people, functioning in a political setting to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Social Security Administration: agencies responsible for administering social programs covering disability, survivors, and retirees, including social insurances, pensions, health insurance, and medical benefits.
Differences between Administrations
- Public Administration: formulates developmental plans at a broader level.
- Social Welfare Administration: participatory in nature, recognizing the role of voluntary agencies.
- Social Security Administration: designed to prevent dependency on government for survival, providing care for people without other options.
Principles of Administration (Trecker)
General Principles
- Principle of Agency Totality: understanding the agency as a whole.
- Principle of Change: continuous change within the community and agency.
- Principle of Growth: promoting growth and development of participants through challenging work, supervision, and learning opportunities.
Administrative Principles
- Principle of Agency Purpose: clearly formulating, stating, and utilizing the social purpose of the agency.
- Principle of Resource Utilization: conserving and utilizing resources (money, facilities, personnel) in line with societal trust.
- Principle of Communication: maintaining open channels of communication.
- Principle of Community and Client Needs: prioritizing community and individual needs as the basis for agency existence and program provision.
- Principle of Delegation: delegating responsibility and authority to professional persons.
- Principle of Leadership: carrying major responsibility for agency leadership, goal attainment, and professional services.
- Principle of Organisation: arranging work in an organized manner with clear responsibilities and relationships.
- Principle of Planning: continuous planning for meaningful service development.
Professional Values Principles
- Principle of Cultural Setting: understanding the cultural context influencing need expression and service utilization.
- Principle of Evaluation: continuously evaluating processes and programs to fulfill agency objectives.
- Principle of Participation: seeking and utilizing contributions from board, staff, and constituency through dynamic participation.
This quiz covers the differences between Social Welfare Administration and Public Administration. Learn about the processes involved in transforming social policies into social services and the formulation and implementation of public policies.
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