Leading Change in Turbulent Times

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Overview

Subject area

HCA

Catalog Number

604

Course Title

Leading Change in Turbulent Times

Department(s)

Description

In the context of the need for radical changes in healthcare organizations, this course provides an overview of leadership, management, and organizational behavior, reflecting both the uniqueness and fluidity of this sector. Based-on current developments to improve our healthcare system this course integrates theory with practice through readings, lectures, written assignments, and guest presentations from different organizational perspectives. Assigned readings highlight organizational change theory, large system interventions leadership strategies, contemporary human resources practices, as well as the sociological and applied psychological theories that underpin these practices. Approaches to leadership will include current practices, methods to engage and motivate the workforce, and nurturing the importance of meaningful work in oneself and others.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule

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