Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MHCM 5100 - Leadership and Organization


Credit Hours: 3

This is a critical examination of leadership and organizational theories,and corresponding practices within the context of healthcare continuum (public health, community, acute care, post-acute continuum, home based services, medical home model, etc.). Emphasis is on theory, and application of theory, at the individual, interpersonal and group levels. Focus will be on critical assessment, practical application and exploration of effective and ethical leadership practices by senior level managers and executives, and understanding systems theory, culture, and change processes as they relate to individuals and systems that drive healthcare organizations. The interplay of human, technological, and structural factors in organizations will be examined. Important issues to be considered will also include motivation theories, communication, and group decision theories for managerial applications. This includes job design and organizational structures and techniques to be used for evaluating and rewarding performance. Similarly, the class will look at techniques for the development of team building, leadership and conflict resolution skills. Focus is given to leadership approaches, job enrichment, quality of work life, and employee attitudes and achievement.(This course corresponds to MSBA 5110  ).



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