HCA 507
Organizational Behavior in Health Care
Online Course
HCA 507 Organizational Behavior in Health Care
3 Semester Units
Organizational Behavior in Health Care integrates the study of organizational behavior and organizational theory within the dynamic context of the healthcare industry. Students will explore healthcare organizations from both the micro-level (individual behavior in leadership, intrapersonal and interpersonal issues, groups and teams, and managing organizational change), as well as the macro-level (the organization as a whole).
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define the history and important aspects of organizational behavior related to healthcare.
- Analyze behaviors from an individual, group, and team perspective as they relate to a healthcare organization.
- Evaluate theories of motivation and leadership, and their relationship to organizational behavior.
- Describe the role of organizational change, theory, and design in healthcare.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to organizational behavior in healthcare.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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