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 societal context in which the care of the elderly was discussed in the text?

In what ways might the care for an elderly person be more cost-effective today compared to the past?

What are some of the organizations mentioned that could be involved in the care of an elderly person?

How did the approach to elderly care change from the past to the present according to the text?

What challenges arise from having multiple organizations involved in elderly care?