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1. Answer each question at least 4 to 5 sentences and
Answer each question at least 4 to 5 sentences and include references.If you were
appointed to be the director of a program for clients with developmental disabilities, what
would be the most important outcomes that you would identify for all of your clients. How
would you want the clients to be transformed as a result of participating in this
program? Be sure to identify and explain at least three outcomes.In Question #2 you
identified several outcomes for a program. Suppose you were now going to decide on the
best methods for helping the clients succeed. What steps would you follow in the process of
deciding on the best types of services to provide? What questions would you ask
yourself?You have learned about several different theories of management, from
bureaucracy to human resources models to systems theory to contingency theories. If you
were managing a program, how would you decide on the best management model to
use? Does one of the models seem to you to fit best with your own personality and
values?You are the director of a human services agency and need to hire a job coach who
will provide employment support to clients with intellectual disability. Because of
budgetary restrictions, you are planning to hire a recent graduate and have them work
under the supervision of an experienced job coach. What do you think are the three most
important qualifications for the position? Why?One of the key responsibilities of a manager
is motivating employees. Not counting money, name one motivational strategy you would
use if you were managing a group of behavior techs and discuss why you think this strategy
would be effective.It is time to develop a budget for the upcoming year for the human
services organization you manage. Briefly describe the steps you would take in order to
develop the new budget. What information would you want to have at hand in order to
complete the budget?Your agency has grown significantly since its origin three years
ago. You need to totally re-design the strategic plan in order to meet current demands and
also provide support for future planning and growth. Describe the first step you will take
and why you have chosen to start with it.Define “Process Evaluation” and “Outcome
Evaluation” and discuss how each would be used to improve the operations of a human
services organization.The text presents several perspectives on the role of managers as
leaders:The Manager as an Articulator of ValuesThe Manager as an Architect of CultureThe
Manager as a Developer of VisionThe Manager as TeacherThe Manager as a DesignerThe
Manager as a Political AdvisorPick one of these and discuss the ways in which a manager
can impact an organization through this role. Is this a role in which you would feel
comfortable? Why or why not?