| CODE | MGT5706 | ||||||
| TITLE | Theory and Practice of Management in Healthcare Systems | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Business and Enterprise Management | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit provides a grounding in the core frameworks, theories and tools central to the effective management of contemporary systems in healthcare. It integrates concepts and theories with the practical realities of managing organisations. Participants will examine the often paradoxical needs of managing effectively in order to reach set goals. They will become familiar with the multiple roles, tasks and skills required of a manager in the healthcare environment. The study-unit will address the principles of planning, organizing, directing, motivating and controlling. Participants will delve into the theories of leadership, the effective management of collaborative team dynamics, and interpersonal communication This study-unit also provides students with a basic understanding of the underlying aspects of 福利在线免费 Systems and how technology can be effectively used within organisations to improve efficiency and competitiveness Study-unit Aims: This study-unit introduces the nature and principles of management to participants working in the healthcare environment. The unit will enable participants to develop a critical understanding of how managers can be decisive leaders in effective healthcare systems. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Characterise the management process and understand how management differs within and across organizations; 2. Appreciate the various practices relevant for effective management across systems; 3. Consolidate the concepts, models, and techniques which are at the disposition of managers in a rapidly changing world. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Use a wide range of skills to work as managers in complex and challenging environments; 2. Demonstrate analytical skills for investigating and analysing quality management issues and suggest implementable solutions; 3. Evaluate critically the rationale underlying excellent management practice. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text Mullins, L.J. (2013) Management and Organisational Behavior. Pearson, USA. Supplementary Texts Slocum, J., Jackson S., and Hellriegel, D. (2008). Competency-Based Management, International Edition 11e. Cengage Learning. Dubrin, A. J. (2012) Essentials of Management. South-Western College. Caproni, (2012) Management Skills for Everyday Life. Prentice Hall. Carpenter, (2010) Managing Effectively through Tough Times. Prentice Hall. Journal Reading List provided to participants during first lecture. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Martin M. Zammit |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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