The new edition covers:

- Leadership and supervision

- Inter-agency and inter-disciplinary working

- Ethical practice and decision-making

- Communication and the emotional life of organisations

Each chapter includes updated practice examples and reflective questions so readers can apply the knowledge learned to real life practice.

It will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social work. The book will also be a valuable text for front-line practitioners and managers wishing to understand the organisational context of social work.