Management and Leadership Expertise in Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Contacs:
27.08.2022 klo 9.00-15.00 -
20.09.2022 klo 09.00-15.00 online
22.09.2022 klo 16-19.30 online
11.10. 2022 klo 12-15.00 exam (on line)

Objective

Course purpose
In this course you will learn the basic concepts of administration and management, the various models of management, and the tools for administration and leadership in the health care and social services. The course will enhance your capabilities for management and leadership.

Course competences
Managerial competence
Internationalization and communication competence
Learning and information management competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this study module, you will identify the characteristics of leadership and management, manage the overall picture of leadership development, and you have a capacity to apply the features of newer leadership skills in to the practice.

You will recognize the different roles of management and leadership and their importance for organizations in the field of health care and social services. You understand the importance of theoretical and research-based knowledge in explaining organizational behavior and utilize research- or evidence-based knowledge to practical situations.

You understand the differences between different management models and recognize how social and health organizations accomplish their goals, how they organize their tasks, and how they interact with other public actors

You are able to develop work community and understand the diversity and complexity of leadership and management tools. You master some management and leadership tools and enhance them in your development activities.

Content

Management expertise and how changes in health care and social services are linked to development of society
How public administration is managed and what choices public sector organizations have to organize their tasks
Organizational behavior and managerial roles and responsibilities within the work community
Theoretical and practical foundations of management and administration as well as organizations
Interfaces and differences between governance and management
The most important concepts, areas and tools of management competence
Diversifying environment and diversity management.
New management mindset and future work community development
Self-guided organizations and models
The future role of the leader and the diverse work communities
What kind of change management tools and approaches managers have at its disposal

Materials

Asamani, JA., Naab, F., Ansah, AM. 2016. Leadership styles in nursing management: implications for staff outcomes. Journal of Health Sciences;6 (1):23-36. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299414105_Leadership_styles_in_nursing_management_implications_for_staff_outcomes

Ahonen, G., Husman, P., Ikonen, R., Juuti, P., Koho, A., Käpykangas, S., Laine, M., Larjomaa, E., Saarelma-Thiel, T., Saari, E. & Wallin, M. 2015. Julkista johtamista jalostamassa. Helsinki: Työterveyslaitos.

Laloux, F. 2016. Reinventing organizations : an illustrated invitation to join the conversation on next-stage organizations. Brussels : Nelson Parker. Also available in finnish

Laaksonen, H & Ollila, S. 2017. Lähijohtamisen perusteet terveydenhuollossa. Edita, Helsinki. (soveltuviin osin)

Stenvall, J. & Virtanen, P. 2019. Julkinen johtaminen. 2, uudistettu laitos.Helsinki: Tietosanoma

Teaching methods

Blended learning, which utilizes a contact teaching, distance learning or online education, and self-study.

Exam schedules

Written exam

Completion alternatives

Studyfication is an alternative method of course implementation according to JAMK degree regulation.

Student workload

Key lectures 13 hours - Written exam 3 hours, based on lectures and reading the study material 66 hours - reflective assessment of competence and portfolio on students' own competence in management - learning assignment 42 hours Total 5x27 hours = 135 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Student describes management thinking based on theoretical knowledge base The student recognizes changes in the field of health care and social services and he or she knows some tools of management.

Satisfactory 2
The student understands the knowledge base of management thinking from the point of view of practice. The student describes the changes in the health care and social services environment and is able to report their effects and classify different management tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student applies the management knowledge base to practical management activities. The student recognizes changes in the health care and social services environment and highlights their impact on multidisciplinary and diverse cooperation.He or she uses different management tools and is able to explain their significance for the development of work communities.

Very good 4
The student analyzes practical management by utilizing the research- or evidence-based knowledge of management. The student demonstrates changes in the health care and social services environment and compare impact on multidisciplinary and diverse cooperation. The student analyzes different management tools and their significance for the development of work communities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Student utilizes research- or evidence-based knowledge to develop practical activities and their own leadership. He or she critically assesses the change in the business environment and is able to utilize new management thinking and tools for leadership in multidisciplinary and diverse cooperation. The student is able to evaluate and use critically different management tools and understand their importance in the development of work communities.

Further information

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