MHA5010 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

In Week 3, we will discuss power, the ability to influence the beliefs, emotions, and behaviors of people, and the differences between potential and kinetic power.
We will cover leadership, a complex process by which a person sets direction and influences others to accomplish a mission, task, or objective, and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent.
Finally, we will learn about the differences between transactional and transformational leadership.

Your Learning Objectives for the Unit:

•  Evaluate the differences between organizational theory, organizational development, and human resources management in healthcare. 
•  Analyze the implementation and usage of current management strategies within healthcare organizations. 
•  Compare and contrast leadership theories, and assess which theory is most effective. 
•  Identify the basic conflicts, evaluate the conflict handling modes, and apply the major negotiation models to specific cases. 
•  Analyze the common characteristics of successful teams and potential barriers within healthcare organizations. 
•  Analyze the processes of implementing change and how to overcome barriers to the change.