Examining Networks

The video discusses the evolution of social organization from a centralized welfare state in 1979 to a modern network of organizations providing care. It highlights the shift from a single state agency managing elderly care to a network of various organizations, each responsible for different aspects of care. This transition introduces new challenges in public sector management, particularly in coordinating these diverse entities to ensure effective service delivery.

What was the primary method of elderly care in 1979 according to the video?

• Family members only

• A single state agency

• A network of private organizations

• Community volunteers

How has the approach to elderly care changed in modern times?

• It is now managed by a single state agency

• It involves a network of various organizations

• It relies solely on family members

• It is entirely privatized

Why might an elderly person prefer to stay at home under the modern care approach?

• It is more expensive

• It is mandatory

• It is more convenient

• It is cheaper

What role does a hospital play in the modern networked care system?

• It provides all necessary care

• It is involved only in emergencies

• It is part of the network providing care

• It is not involved at all

What is one of the main challenges of the networked care approach?

• Insufficient number of organizations

• Coordination among organizations

• Over-reliance on technology

• Lack of funding