HN531 Discussion 1

Contemporary Issues in Social Service Program Planning and Administration

1. Examine the era of accountability  discussed in your readings, and identify what the GPRA initiative is.  Describe the impact of this initiative and what you think was the most  beneficial impact of the GPRA initiative.
2. Examine the logic model discussed in your readings and explain how this is a resource in planning process.
3. Examine effective-based program  planning from the reading in Chapter 1 of your text. Define the steps in  the process as discussed in your readings.
4. Explain how effective-based program planning would benefit any human or social services organization.