Assignment 1: Private and Public Agencies
In
this assignment, you will address the differences and similarities
between public and private agencies, and their organizational structures
and funding sources. This discussion will expose you to the many
factors that influence how agencies function on a daily basis, from
securing funding to selecting their model of service delivery. There
will also be an emphasis on how systems theory is used when working with
clients as well as how it influences operational structures of
agencies.
Tasks:
Using your
textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the
Internet, explore some of the differences in the service delivery models
used in private and public agencies. In your response, address the
following:
- Identify several of the major differences in service delivery models used by private and public agencies.
- In
your response, be sure to discuss the differences in the access to
services, types of interventions, and the organization’s structure. - Explain how these differences may affect clients or patients.
- As
a professional, discuss how your job might be affected by other direct
service providers or managers while working in these two settings.
