Abstract
A profile of manager represents characteristics of a person performing a managerial position, i.e., it includes qualities such as knowledge, skills, and competencies within a specific specialty that provides the ability to carry out managerial duties and responsibilities successfully. The reason for obtaining this information is to build a profile of managers in organizations providing social care, as this area has not been elaborated in detail in the Czech Republic.This study aims to identify and describe the profiles of managers in organizations providing social services in the South Bohemian Region. The study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 24 managers of selected organizations providing social services in the South Bohemian Region until the information obtained was sufficient. Data were processed using open, selective, and axial coding. Managers were asked about their job descriptions, their skills and education, and the specifics of their duties and responsibilities within their organizations. The results show that manager profiles are influenced by the type of organization and the organization’s funding. The results of the study showed that specific managerial duties and responsibilities are based on the type of social service provided. These duties and responsibilities are also based on the clients of services and the frequency of services provided. AcknowledgmentThis study was financially supported by the project “Selected aspects of social work management”, registration number GAJU 052/2019/S (Grant Agency of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice).
Highlights
Compared to other disciplines, a manager profile has not been sufficiently described in sociological works yet
The research topic “manager profile in organi- Anonymity was ensured during data collection; zations providing social services” is related to respondents were not exposed to any personal or the project “Selected Aspects of Social Work professional risks associated with their participa
The reason for obtaining this information from respondents was to form a profile of managers in social service organizations
Summary
A manager profile has not been sufficiently described in sociological works yet. Since 1989, organizations providing social services in the Czech Republic have been undergoing extensive development, which has undoubtedly affected the management of these organizations. The managerial concept in these organizations is based on current development in social policy, in which the state plays a strategic role. Social work management is a key component of the overall management of social services.
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