Social Work: Organizational Influences
On p. 203 of the text, van Wormer and Besthorn list several characteristics of sustainable and unsustainable organizational culture. Think about an organization you are familiar with, whether it be through employment, internship, or as a consumer of services. Which of these characteristics have you observed? How do they affect organizational functioning? 2. In the article “Using 360 Degree Evaluation to Improve Clinical Skill Development by First Line Child Protective Services Supervisors,” Kelly and Sundet present the findings from a study of 360 degree evaluation within an organization. Conversely, in the article “The Truth about 360-Degree Feedback,” Ryan presents a scathing critique of this method. What do you think about the method of feedback, evaluation, and skill development within a social work setting? Do you think something like this might be helpful in a practice setting you are familiar with, either as an intern or an employee? Why or why not?
