In:
Social Policy & Administration, Wiley, Vol. 42, No. 3 ( 2008-06), p. 248-266
Abstract:
Using a classification of public policy developed by Matland, we examine implementation of policy on adult protection as outlined in ‘No Secrets’, the government's guidance to local agencies. This policy appears to exemplify a ‘high‐ambiguity/low‐conflict’ model. Detailed interviews with staff charged with developing multi‐agency procedures, in local authority departments, health authorities, the police and the voluntary sector, confirmed the ambiguity of the policy and the uncertainty experienced by staff as a consequence. However, the interviews also revealed a number of areas of conflict, particularly as people gave precedence to their own professional norms and organizational priorities over partnership working.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0144-5596
,
1467-9515
DOI:
10.1111/spol.2008.42.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/j.1467-9515.2007.00595.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2021111-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2271794-8
SSG:
2
SSG:
3,4
SSG:
3,6
SSG:
3,7
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