Contemporary Issues in Social Service

Your original response to the Discussion topic should be at least 350 words and should reflect the fact that you have completed the Reading and activities. Use your words wisely so that the posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Best practice is to include citations and a reference list.
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.