PUBH 7017 Leadership and the Development of Organisational Capacity

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400778

Coordinator Robyn Moroney Opens in new window

Description This unit examines the concept, form and structure of health care organisations. Organisational theory is explored and used to analyse a range of structures used in nursing and contemporary health care. Factors which influence organisational design, function and effectiveness are explored and discussed including: organisational behaviour, strategy, culture, power and politics, technology, sustainability and effectiveness. A major focus in the unit is planning for strategic organisational development to meet the challenges of rapid change and the need for performance improvements in patient care delivery. Concepts related to the strategic development of workforce capacity in the health care arena are considered through the application of a range of theories including the learning organisation. Leadership will be examined within the context of the unit with a particular emphasis on change management.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Public Health

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assumed Knowledge

Understanding of the principles of leadership and management theories and the attributes of effective leadership in a changing health care environment.

Prescribed Texts

  • There is no essential textbook.

Teaching Periods