This unit is usually offered in even-numbered years only.
Introduction
This unit investigates management concepts and theories to improve the integration and functionality of healthcare organisations. Strategies to improve the management of an organisation for enhanced care quality and equitable services will be discussed. A range of management issues are examined including leadership, strategic planning, change, and stakeholder behaviour. These issues are considered at the individual, team, and organisational levels and how they interact. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis. [Special note: This unit is offered in even-numbered years only].
Summary
| Unit name | Leading and Managing Healthcare Organisations |
| Unit code | BAA758 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Mr Carl Fiedler |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate a range of management approaches for complex health systems.
- Assess management strategies in the public and private sectors to provide accessible and equitable services.
- Appraise stakeholder influence in healthcare organisations.
- Judge how management processes and decisions impact on health system integration and functionality.
- Recommend strategies to improve the management of an organisation for enhanced care, quality and value.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Critical Essay (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no prescribed text for this unit. The learning materials of the unit will be drawn from publications, journal articles and other credible sources/websites. You will be able to access the learning materials through the Learning Hub section of the MyLO unit. |
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| Recommended | Students are encouraged to regularly review articles available in the unit on MyLO. The recommended book is by Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J. & Swayne, L. E. 2018. The Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations, Wiley. (8th Edition). Students are also expected to be familiar with the key academic journals in the discipline from which useful insights can be derived. In particular, students are encouraged to regularly review the relevant papers that are published in:
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