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2011-2012 Saint Joseph’s College Online 
    
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HA 330 - Health Care Administration: Management Foundations


Integrates the current thinking about the management of health care organizations. It is a multidisciplinary approach covering leadership, motivation, work design, power, influence, and organizational change.

Prerequisites & Notes
HA 205, LTC 210, or NU 300.

Assignment Overview
Assignments: 5 Units

Interactivity: None

Final Assessment: Final Paper

Course Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

  • Describe the relationship of organization theory to the practice of health care administration. 
  • Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between health care organizations and other organizations. 
  • Outline the various managerial roles in health care organizations. 
  • Explain the theories of motivation and perception and apply them to health care management. 
  • Discuss the social structure of work groups in health care organizations. 
  • Apply the principles of work design, organization design, and organizational change in health care organizations. 
  • Demonstrate the principles of communication and coordination. 
  • Distinguish the difference between power, influence, and authority in health care organizations. 
  • Discuss important relationships between health care organizations and their environments. 
  • Identify critical factors in achieving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.


Credits: 3



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