Information Package

Master's of Healthcare Management without Thesis

HCM560

ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND DESING IN HEALTH CARE

Course Code
HCM560
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define psychological factors that affect individual and group behaviors
  2. List the positive organizational behaviors that help to increase individual performance and organizational effectiveness
  3. Explain human behaviors and relationships in organizations by using organizational behavior theory
  4. Develop principles regarding management based on their theoretical knowledge on human behaviors
  5. Are able to show appropriate behaviors by analyzing and interpreting individuals and groups behaviors in their workplaces
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Course DescriptionHealth care organizations which are operating in an uncertain environment are different from other organizations in terms of level of professionalization and departmental complexity. In addition to that, health care organizations are service organizations. Because of these reasons, it is very important to analyze the situations of the individuals with the organizational behavior paradigm for effective management practices. This course aims to provide necessary information about concepts of motivation, leadership, and team study and conflict management to the future managers of the health care organizations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Paradigm wars and basic variables in the field of management and organization theory
2nd Week Foundations of individual behavior
3rd Week Values, attitudes and job satisfaction
4th Week Personality and emotions
5th Week Perception and individual decision making
6th Week Motivation
7th Week Fundamentals of group behavior
8th Week Work teams - teamwork
9th Week Leadership
10th Week Social culture
11th Week Organizational culture
12th Week Power and politics
13th Week Conflict management
14th Week Organizational change and stress management
15th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingRobins, P.S. 2003. Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall, 10. Baskı.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 3 45
Total(%) 45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 55
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 12 168
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 15 15
Homework 3 10 30
Project 0 0 0
Literature review 1 20 20
Article 4 4 16
Total Work Load291
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.7
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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