Innovation in Social Welfare and Human Services - 9780367345785

Taylor & Francis

Innovation in Social Welfare and Human ServicesAuthor(s): Rolf Rnning, Marcus Knutagard\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367345785, 978-0367345785\nSynopsis\nInnovation is an oft-heard buzzword in both public and private sectors concerned with the organisation and delivery of services to vulnerable individuals. This thoughtful volume explores what innovation might actually involve in the context of contemporary human services. \n\nHighlighting both the importance and utility of innovation but also promoting a more reflective approach, the book distinguishes between innovation and improvement and discusses the relevant differences between private sector, public sector and non-profit organisations. It looks at how innovation is often as much a result of the power relations between the involved actors, and the structural context, as a result of popularly identified drivers and barriers. Including numerous case stud.