| Course ID: | HPAM 7500. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care |
Course
Description: | An introduction to organizational theory and behavior and its application to the management of healthcare organizations. Topics include organizational governance, design, structure, ethics, and the role of managers as professionals. Case studies and skill-building exercises are utilized to provide a deeper understanding of motivation, leadership, communication, conflict, and group dynamics. |
| Oasis Title: | Org Theory/Beh in Health Care |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in HPAM 7500E |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | In this course, students will develop the ability to:
• Analyze and interpret the principles of effective
management in organizations.
• Evaluate and interpret employee management strategies
and explain their associated benefits.
• Differentiate between effective management and
effective leadership.
• Assess the impact of personality, motivation, and
behavior on organizational culture.
• Illustrate effective interpersonal relations by
collaborating with and leading groups of peers. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. History of Organizational Theory and Behavior
2. Work Environment, Diversity, and Cultural Competency
3. Personality, Behavior, and Motivation
4. Theories of Motivation
5. Leadership, Power, and Influence
6. Theories of Managing People
7. Managing Stress and Decision Making
8. Conflict and Negotiation
9. Group and Team Dynamics
10. Managing Organizational Change
11. Organizational Design |