Social Polics and Social Welfare Administration

Authors

Bernard Neugeboren, Rutgers University

Abstract

Effective administration of social welfare programs requires the integration of knowledge of social policy with the understanding of the theory and practice of management and administrative decision making. This integration of substantive knowledge of social policy with administrative practice is needed to avoid overemphasis on means to the detriment of the goals of social programs. This paper discusses a policy analysis framework in relationship to a model of decisionmaking which includes rational and non-rational elements. Principles of policy formulation (major system change) is applied to specific issues in social welfare, i.e. should social services be directed at changing the individual client or his situation. Throughout, effort will be made to relate to Title XX to illustrate the issues and problems of attempting to integrate welfare policy and administration.

Recommended Citation

Neugeboren, Bernard (1979) "Social Polics and Social Welfare Administration," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1341
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol6/iss2/4