...Social Value briefing About This Briefing This briefing is provided on behalf of the Department for Education’s overarching strategic partnership for voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations that serve children, young people and families. Led by Children England, and working with Community Matters, NCVYS, NAVCA, the Race Equality Foundation and Social Enterprise UK, the programme will include information, learning resources and opportunities, and peer support networks. For more information please click here. This briefing has been produced by Social Enterprise UK. We are the national membership body for social enterprise. We offer business support, do research, develop policy, campaign, build networks, share knowledge and understanding and raise awareness of social enterprise and what it can achieve. We also provide training and consultancy and we develop bespoke business and information packages for clients of all kinds. This briefing outlines the meaning and benefits of social value and provides and oversight of the recent changes to policy in this area. Further information, including relevant guides and toolkits, is included in the ‘further resources’ section at the end of this paper. Introduction The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has long campaigned for commissioning practice to take social value into account. This would ensure that the full weight of the public sector’s purchasing power is directed at...
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...and well regulated banking sector which is welcoming of new entrants and increasingly engaged in regional and global markets. The financial sector is the largest contributor to Australia’s national output, around 11 per cent of Australian output or A$135 billion of real gross value added in 2010. There are 56 banks operating in Australia (12 domestic banks, 9 foreign subsidiary banks and 35 foreign branch banks) with total resident assets of A$2.4 trillion as 30 September 2010. Australia has four large domestic banks (the “four pillars”) that provide full service retail and commercial lending to the Australian economy; Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB), and Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC). Foreign banks are also well represented in the Australian market with 20 of Forbes’ top 25 banking institutions having a presence in Australia. The majority of these foreign competitors are focused on commercial banking and capital market activities, although a number are now significant players in the retail banking market. Australia’s retail banking sector is relatively concentrated, with twenty one banks providing the bulk of banking services to consumers (12 domestic banks, 9 foreign owned subsidiaries). Consumer lending in Australia totalled A$1.3 trillion as at October2010, of which the largest component is mortgage lending. Bendigo bank is an Australian financial institution, operating primarily in retail...
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...Building an Ethical Organization Part 1 Ethical Issues in Human Services Organization Today, there are many who suffer from domestic violence, sexual assault those results in child abuse. This is an issue not widely discussed therefore there must be advocate for those who survive the abuse. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, “Each year approximately 207,754 sexual assaults occur in the United States.” That astounding number says a lot; there must be a voice for those suffering abuse so that the cycle of abuse ends. There must be resources available that provide education, prevention, programs, and shelter for those within the community in need. As the director of the non-profit organization, Peace at Last Foundation, the first task is to prepare a mission statement and value statement explaining how the organization will practice ethics to be successful while delivering services to the community. Peace at Last Foundation will provide quality care with compassion and respect to all clients seeking services. Peace at Last Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides counseling, programs, education, shelter and prevention to those that suffer from domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The organization is based on the community in need and provides services regardless of age, sex, gender or severity of violence. The prevention strategy is how the organization will be effective on each individual. Victims of sexual assault are more prone...
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...Ethical Organization Introduction Human service has been a concern since the early civilization. It has progressed from the church being responsible for the welfare of the less fortunate to the government to individual for profit and non-profit organizations seeking to provide services that help the needy. Citation and reference needed, how do you know that human services progressed from…..? These human service organizations can range from providing services such as basic living needs, to crisis intervention to counseling and rehabilitation. Whatever service is provided, all of these organizations have the same underlying mission, which is to help the needy and less fortunate in an effort to create a better community. A local community in the state of Georgia has been plagued with an increase in teenage pregnancy, and the female high school drop out rate is at an all -time high. Citation and reference needed to support the statement of fact that there is an increase in teenage pregnancy. In an effort to promote a change in the young girls and women in the local area, a new human service organization has been developed. The name of this organization is called Saving our Girls. The organization has just hired a new director and this new position comes with the large task of developing a mission and values statement. This organization was established as a means of instilling qualities in the young ladies in the community in an effort to deter them from a life of teen...
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...Building an Ethical Organization Part 1 My organization supplies support services to children and families going through abuse situations to help them recover or become free of an abusive pattern. We provide services for sexual abuse victims, domestic violence, adolescent substance abuse, teen crisis and intervention and parental alienation. The organizations team is comprised of seasoned clinicians including psychologists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical social work interns and marriage and family therapists. Services are low cost or free of charge depending upon client’s income and ability to pay. We never turn anyone away based on their inability to pay for services. We believe in providing wrap around services to ensure that our clients are getting the level of care and support that they need in every way possible. Our support services are designed to lend special services and needs to our clients while they are going through unfortunate life experiences. Outreach and education is an extremely important priority for my organization. Prevention comes from education and therefore they go hand and hand. Our education programs are designed to reach out to the community and give community members the tools that they need to keep their families safe. Equipping children with safety strategies and skill sets that work to prevent them from putting themselves in harm’s way can be what someday saves their lives. Knowing...
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...in NSTP (CWTS) Course Title: NSTP 1 (CWTS) Course Credit: 3 units Descriptive Title: National Service Training Program (Civic Welfare Training Service) Semester: First Semester, SY: 2014-2015 Curricular Year: First Year Degree: All 2-year courses and 4-year degrees Course Description: The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) 1 as a component of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a course for the first year student both male and female designed to help them understand, appreciate and eventually live the basic concepts of Students Transformation and Enrichment for Truth (STET) with the end in view of empowering them of becoming an important resources in the nation building. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) 1 is designed to encourage the youth to contribute to the improvement of the general welfare and the quality of life of the Filipino. CWTS requires students to carry out projects and activities in their assigned barangays or Government Organization (GO’s) and Non Government Organization (NGO). Particularly activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, safety, livelihood, entrepreneurships and morals of citizenry and other social welfare services. Course Requirement: The students should be able to undergo the different activities on a given term...
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...Value Alignment BUS475 June 29, 2011 Value Alignment In the analyzing of a specific business and the reflection of a business’s individual values is illustrated in Target’s organizations plans and action’s. The preparatory point of this paper will identify on several areas that will analyze the origin of the Target store and the sub sequential of its values in the workplace. Explaining how the individual values drive his or her actions and behaviors and analyzing the alignments between the actions, values and behaviors. Following that, which will be the analyzing of the degree of the alignment that, which Target’s stated values and Target’s actual plans and actions are defined. In addition to, the explanation of all the analyzed differences of his or her individual values and Target’s values as reflected by Target’s plans and actions will be expressed. In the lead above the many places one may go to obtain their everyday needs from pet supplies, to electronics are only a few stores that would come to mind first. Among these top organizations is Target that, which is known for its prices, the services and the cleanliness, with a red sign as a logo that no-one, can mistake that, which is the Target bulls eye and this choice for shopping rises to the top of most consumers favorite destinations to shop. The existence of Target is pure, and to be the preferred shopping destination for all consumers and to appeal to all demographics is the drive for Target. When...
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...2014 Claudia Unrein Introduction The Franciscan Alliance is a health care organization that provides access to the latest technology and offers a variety of health care services such as cancer care, rehabilitation, senior services, hospice, amongst other services. In 1875, a group of Catholic Sisters from Olpe brought St. Francis ministries of health and education to the Midwest United States, which late opened doors to the first hospital known as the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health (The Franciscan Alliance, 2013). Later the sisters expanded the health system with more hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the elderly, founded by Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel (The Franciscan Alliance, 2013). In 2010, The Franciscan Alliance noticed the evolving changes and the need for healthcare services and decided to reinforce the shared capabilities for hospitals, as well as other health care facilities (The Franciscan Alliance, 2013). This health care organization has been services patients for over 135 years, has over 13 hospitals, and medical practices (The Franciscan Alliance, 2013). There are goals, code of ethics, and mission statements the organization has to adhere by provide the best services to its patients, in addition to, the social responsibility to the community. Goals, Ethical Principles, and Community The Franciscan Alliance is a large organization that is focused on helping the general public. Within their financial limits, the organization offers help to every patient...
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...Compston HSM/230 Ethical Issues in Human Services Organizations 8/18/13 Carrie Cooper Here at the Lakeside Serenity Behavioral Health Center, we provide mental health services to the local community to enhance the emotional well-being for the people we serve. We help individuals the chance to lead healthier and independent lives. Our focus is placed on helping the people we serve to strengthen their recovery for a better tomorrow. Our treatment is compassionate and innovative in treating issues that affect behavioral healthcare in the community. An agency provides psychiatric intervention for adults by providing them with medication, education and nursing services. Our clients receive referrals to the specialist that best fits the type of assistance needed. They type of assistance determines what program the client is enrolled in and the duration of the program. This ensures that our clients receive the right type of assistance and that they receive individualized time with their counselors. Lakeside Serenity also provides assistance for children struggling with their emotional and behavioral health. This is an outpatient service at our facility that is very intensive. We offer basic living skills and social rehabilitation services to children who It is offered in either an individual...
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...principles, and ethical values all play an important role within the organization. This organization strives to maintain a positive relationship between cultural differences and ethical decision making. Stormont-Vail Health care stands by their mission to work together to help improve the health of the entire community ("Stormont-Vail Healthcare", 2014). Stormont-Vail displays social responsibility for their organization and community. This organizations main goal is to provide quality healthcare to the community. Their core values are serving others, quality health care, teamwork, respect, and viability. In a recent survey conducted by the American Hospital Association, Stormont-Vail Health Care facilities ranked very high in patient satisfaction. This organization’s mission statement is not just a marketing tool to bring in patients. It is important for Stormont- Vail employees to know and understand the mission statement as it effects the organization ethically. The main goal of Stormont-Vail Health Care is about people caring for others, improving the quality of care, utilizing the best and latest medical technology for treatment and procedures. Stormont-Vail Health Care is committed to respond and adapt to the needs of the community as health care changes. The vision for the future is to be a nationally led health care facility that provides high quality, efficient integrated care through collaboration of partnerships for a healthier community. Since we know what the...
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...near future. This paper serves as a preliminary business plan. The organization’s services and customers are defined within the mission statement. The vision clearly states the direction the organization hopes to achieve in the future. The principals and values are defines as they relate to social responsibility, ethics and the organization’s culture. The conclusion analyzes how our mission, vision, and values that guide our strategic direction and how the organization addresses the needs of whom we aim to serve. Mission A Way Out Women's Shelter and Crisis Center is as support based family shelter that thrives to help our communities STOP domestic violence and sexual assault. In the process, it is our desire to help clients within our communities that wish to create better lives for themselves and their children. Our Crisis center provides quality residential and non- residential services to woman and children who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Way out Woman Shelter and Crisis Center is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization comprised of members throughout the state of Arkansas and services Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline Counties and rural communities as well who share the conviction that violence to women and children is preventable. The center is centrally located to serve those locally and in surrounding areas. The Crisis center’s primary purpose is to provide shelter and services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. We hope to see it grow stronger until...
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...Organizational Structures and Processes Summary For The Department of Health and Human Services Organizational Structures and Processes Summary Introduction “The department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the primary agency the United States” (USDHHS, 2011, pg. 1) government uses for supplying essential human services and for protecting the health for Americans. HHS dispenses more funding money than any of the other government agencies collectively and symbolizes roughly a quarter of national expenses. Most HHS funded services are provided at the local level by county and state agencies and works closely with local and state governments or through private sector grantees. There are 11 operating sections managed by the department programs, which include three human service agencies and the U.S. Public Health Service has eight agencies. There are more than 300 programs, obscuring a large range of activities. Impartial treatment of beneficiaries nationally is also provided by HHS and the collection of national health and other data is enabled. Organization’s Structure In the Department of HHS, the organizational structure is organized in a tree-like structure, most of the other offices of administration branching from the center, the secretary portion. The deputy secretary and the Chief of Staff are the heads of the department, and the Executive Secretariat, Office of Health Reform, Office on Disability, Office of Intergovernmental, and External...
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...determine the success of a company well in advance. This evaluation will include the value disciplines that can benefit A Life After Community Living. The generic strategies that will implemented to support the overall goal of growth for the company and the grand strategy which will include insight into the trends of the market and the individuals served by A Life After Community Living. Researchers have found empirical data that supports that organizational views reflect the characteristics of senior management, (Geletkanycz, M. A., & Hambrick, D. C. (1997). Strategic Choice and Evaluation Choosing the ideal strategic direction is paramount for long lasting growth and revenue of Life After Community Living. The residential recovery community is extremely competitive, however there is a smaller market for service providers that can offer after care residential services for the masses. This company must analyze the trends of the community and the population that it serves to make strategic choices that have value for the stakeholders. A value discipline will be identified to set a proper foundation for the culture. A generic strategy and a grand strategy will be implemented based on the goals that the company has determined to sustain growth within the market. The recommendations will be based on the current climate of the industry. Value Discipline Although values disciplines can be beneficial in unique ways, the most important note for growth is the...
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... but rural communities have not been given these same privileges. In recognizing this growing concern the Rural Transportation Transit was organized. RTT creates a safe and efficient means of transportation to local cities from rural communities, and at an affordable cost. As a new business RTT began its research to narrow down, its customer’s wants and needs. The results allowed RTT to create transportation for rural communities North Carolina, such as in Raleigh, Knightdale, Wendell, Clayton, and Smithfield locations. Introduction The following dissertation is an overview, about The Rural Transportation Transit organization. The information will review the business, products, services, and the organization’s vision and mission statements. This includes the values which surrounds the Rural Transportation Transit Organization. As well as, provide information on the reason that the Rural Transportation Transit Organization services which differentiate Rural Transportation Transit from other Transit businesses. Mission Statement The Rural Transportation Transit primary focus is to provide safe and efficient transportation services to rural communities, located outside of the city limits. RTT will also assist the elderly and disabled. This includes the youth in these rural communities. Our goals are: * To provide services to rural communities. * To ensure Safe and Efficient transportation services to our consumers. * To provide bi-hourly services Monday- Saturday...
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...Values differ greatly across generations, cultures, genders, personalities, and many other factors (Robbins and Judge, 2010). Yet, Robbins and Judge stated, a person’s “[v]alues represent basic convictions that “a specific mode of conduct or endstate of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct or end-state of existence” (p. 145). In fact, values are the foundation of a person’s understanding of the attitudes’ and motivation’s of others insomuch that his or her perceptions are influenced by the values he or she has (Robbins and Judge, 2011). Each person within an organization brings his or her own values to the organization, which contains individual interpretations of what is right and wrong implying a preference for certain behaviors and outcomes thereby influencing the attitudes and behaviors of an organization (Robbins and Judge, 2011). As noted by Yukl (2010), “[i]nfluence is the essence of leadership, and powerful leaders can have a substantial impact on the lives of followers and the fate of an organization” (p. 408). The personal values and ethics of the leaders of an organization often drive the values and ethical behavior of that organization (Yukl, 2010). Thus, it is paramount the values of organizational leaders are consistent and in line with the values of their organization (Yukl, 2010). Alignment of Personal and Organizational Values Our team researched and evaluated the organizational values and ethics of...
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