This week, you will use role theory to apply to your chosen case study. In other words, your theoretical orientation—or lens—is role theory as you analyze the case study. Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2. (Remember, you will be using this same case study throughout the entire course). Use the “Dissecting a Theory and Its […]

Take a moment to reflect on your knowledge of human resource management prior to taking this course and on what you have learned during the 10 weeks of the course. Choose one of the concepts below and explain how you plan to apply it to your current or future position: The human resource management process. The legal HR environment. How […]

What does “white anti-racist” mean? How can guilt get in the way? And what’s all this talk about being “colorblind”? Teaching Tolerance asked community activists to share their thoughts on these questions, and others. Their answers shine light on the concepts of comfort, power, privilege and identity. Read the following panel discussion on race and social justice, and then address […]

Group Dynamics, Culture, Internal and External Politics Affect Leadership and Management  Discuss this topic in depth providing examples from your organization and others.  Include in your discussion, positive ways that leaders can use these three areas to effectively improve services to the external customer and create a positive internal environment for teamwork.  Proper APA style is required.  Minimum length: 6-8 pages  […]

HRIS Group term paper: The groups will be asked to write a paper based on an assigned case study. Paper must be between 7-10 pages not including cover page, table of content, reference page or any exhibits and must be APA format, double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman. and have at least 1 peer reviewed journal or article as […]

You have recently been promoted to Health Services Manager at Three Mountains Regional Hospital, a small hospital located in a mid-size city in the Midwest. Three Mountains is a general medical and surgical facility with 400 beds. Last year there were approximately 62,000 emergency visits and 15,000 admissions. More than 6,000 outpatient and 10,000 inpatient surgeries were performed. Three Mountains […]

Competencies Evaluate public health policies and practices as they relate to legal and ethical implications for individuals and populations. Analyze health needs, disparities, and healthcare delivery systems within the context of cultural, social, legal, political, and economic forces. Examine the structure of the U.S. legal system and government as it relates to ethics, law, and core principles of public health. […]

Skills Approach differs from Trait Theory because it focuses on an individual’s skills and abilities versus an individual’s traits. Although traits may be important for a leader in health care administration, skills also determine leadership effectiveness. Contemporary research has noted that an individual may garner skills and competencies from professional experiences. For example, a leader’s skills derived from nonprofit experience […]

Health care administration leaders face many challenges when executing decision making for day-to-day operations in their organizations. For example, consider how organization-wide initiatives, such as promoting patient and employee safety, represent overarching guidelines that a health care administration leader must ensure are thoroughly enforced. How might health care administration leaders determine what is best for their organization? What types of […]