School Of Nursing And MidwiferyLeadership and the Development of Organisational CapacityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400778.2
Discipline: PUBLIC HEALTH
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of leadership and management theories and the attributes of effective leadership in a changing health care environment.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
This unit examines the concept, form and structure of health care organisations. Organisational theory is explored and used to analyse a range of structures used in nursing and contemporary health care. Factors which influence organisational design, function and effectiveness are explored and discussed including: organisational behaviour, strategy, culture, power and politics, technology, sustainability and effectiveness. A major focus in the unit is planning for strategic organisational development to meet the challenges of rapid change and the need for performance improvements in patient care delivery. Concepts related to the strategic development of workforce capacity in the health care arena are considered through the application of a range of theories including the learning organisation. Leadership will be examined within the context of the unit with a particular emphasis on change management.
Courses| 4652.2 | Graduate Diploma in Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4681.1 | Master of Health (Research Studies)/PhD | SUSPENDED |
| 4698.1 | Master of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4698.2 | Master of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4700.2 | Graduate Diploma in Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4701.2 | Graduate Certificate in Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4702.1 | Master of Public Health | CONTINUING |
| 4702.2 | Master of Public Health | CONTINUING |
| 4704.2 | Graduate Diploma in Public Health | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| A4000.1 | Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) - 2 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4001.1 | Master of Health Science (Aged Care Management) - 2 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4002.1 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 2 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4003.1 | Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4004.1 | Master of Health Science (Aged Care Management) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4005.1 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4008.1 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 1 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4009.1 | Master of Public Health - 2 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4010.1 | Master of Public Health - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4011.1 | Master of Public Health - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |