The Pitfalls of the Community Concept in Social Work
Society and Community in Community Work
This document examines the concepts of society and community within the context of community work, highlighting potential misunderstandings and proposing more precise terminology.
1. The Community and Society: Why “Community” Can Be Misleading
In our historical context, the cultural and scientific concept of society should not be replaced by that of community. Let’s look at some reasons:
- Hiding Complexity: The concept of community often generates images that tend
Community Empowerment: Factors and Strengthening Elements
Fostering Community Empowerment and Active Citizenship
To effectively address challenges and promote the exercise of citizenship among all participants, a new distribution of power is essential.
Factors Determining the Community’s Psychosocial Environment
The organization of a community to achieve goals set in a shared vision requires consideration of several factors that determine its internal environment. We can differentiate the following factors that shape the psychosocial environment of a community:
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Economic Development: Concepts and Features
Understanding Economic Development
Economic development refers to the process by which the overall health, well-being, and academic level of the general population improves. It encompasses growth in GDP, better income distribution, improvement in literacy, health, infrastructure, and reduction in poverty and unemployment. It is a broader concept than economic growth, as it includes qualitative improvements in human life.
Development vs. Underdevelopment
Economic
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Human Resource Management: Objectives, Functions, Scope
Human Resource Management (HRM) refers to the strategic and coherent approach to managing an organization’s most valued assets—its people. HRM aims to maximize employee performance to meet the employer’s strategic objectives. It includes recruitment, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and industrial relations.
Objectives of HRM:
Effective Utilization of Human Resources: Ensures that human resources are used efficiently to achieve
Combating Social Exclusion: EU and Spain’s Strategies
The European Union has developed over 250 transnational projects and preparatory measures to define and support its program objectives. These objectives are based on three key areas:
- Improve the understanding of social exclusion and poverty through comparable indicators.
- Organize exchanges on policies implemented.
- Foster national capacity development of social actors to address social exclusion and poverty.
These objectives frame the Community and national plans to combat exclusion, aiming for full
Read MoreDeveloping a Robust Business Plan
Production Plan Essentials
Production process types include:
- Project Production: Unique, one-time projects.
- Batch Production: Producing a limited number of identical items in batches.
- Flow Production: Continuous production of standardized items.
Key Production Steps
Follow these five crucial steps:
- Match Demand with Required Capacity: Align production capabilities with market needs.
- Define Production Steps: Clearly outline each stage of your production process.
- Production Planning and Scheduling: Consider