HAD 508 - Leadership in Health Care Organizations

3 cr.

(Prerequisite HAD 522 or OM 503, HAD 523, HAD 525, HAD 504) Micro and macro organizational behavior theories provide the theoretical foundation for this course. The processes of communication, value analysis, problem solving, and decision making are explored at an individual, team, and organizational level. The imperative for healthcare leaders to understand and manage change will be emphasized. Various models of leadership will be critically analyzed. Conceptual foundations are drawn from the social sciences, psychology, and related disciplines.