Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 4-hour workshop once-only
2 x 1-day intensive workshops per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly
1 x 50-minute on-line tutorial per semester
2 x 1-day intensive workshops per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly
1 x 50-minute on-line tutorial per semester
Enrolment not permitted
HSMT9012 has been successfully completed
Course context
Topic only available to students meeting the eligibility requirements for entry to the postgraduate health and aged care administration programs.
Assessment
Assignments; Tutorial Presentation; Tutorial Participation
Topic description
This topic provides an introduction to organisational theory and systems thinking, as well as the leader’s role in the effective day-to-day functioning and overall performance of health and aged care services. Areas explored in depth include culture, power and politics in health and aged care organisations, change management, business planning and project management.
Educational aims
To provide students with the foundations of organisational theory with a focus on leading for organisational performance in health and aged care settings.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of organisational theory and systems thinking
- Describe the structure, culture and dynamics of an organisation
- Develop and implement strategies for change management in a health and aged care setting
- Identify the essential elements of organisational leadership and management necessary for achieving organisational performance
- Formulate a coherent business plan or project plan.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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