HL 511 Healthcare Leadership

Students in this course examine organizational behavior as well as management roles and responsibilities within healthcare organizations through the macro (organization-wide) and micro (individual and team performance) perspectives. Students also focus on understanding organizational values, mission, and vision; management and leadership principles to help navigate change; and effective delivery of services in an increasingly global environment. Students will apply theories of organizational design, governance, and alternative organizational structures, and consider the theory and practice of managing individuals and groups through motivation, communication, teamwork, leadership, organizational change, coalition building, negotiation, and conflict management and resolution.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Compare the various components of healthcare delivery systems and the factors that affect leadership and operations of these systems.
3. Apply theoretical and applied practices of leadership in healthcare organizations.
4. Contrast leadership roles and styles that apply to varied healthcare settings.
5. Analyze current and anticipated leadership opportunities and challenges that are likely to impact healthcare organizations.