SKY736 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT and LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH INST

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT and LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH INST SKY736 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Faculty Members 
Course objectiveThis course aims to provide students with basic knowledge on strategic management as a managerial philosophy that can be used by health care organizations to adapt to environmental changes. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of leadership in an effective strategic management. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Students who have taken this course are expected to have gained knowledge on: Primary concepts in strategic management; how to conduct situational analysis and interpret the results; how to develop and evaluate alternative strategies and select a strategy; how to develop and apply implementation strategies; leadership styles; importance of leadership in strategic management; the role of managers at different levels and physicians as leaders in strategic management.
Course ContentThe content of course is composed of basic concepts in strategic management; strategic management model; situational analysis; developing alternative strategies; evaluating alternatives and selecting a strategy; implementing selected strategy; developing strategic thinking maps at each step; a variety of leadership styles; the importance of leadership in strategic management, the role of top, middle and lower level managers and physicians as leaders, a discussion of an effective leadership style for a successful strategic management.  
References1. Swayne, L.E., Duncan W.J. ve Ginter, P.M. (2006). Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations (5. bs.). Cornwall: Blackwell Publishing.
2. Luke, R.D., Begun, J.W. ve Walston, S. (2000). Strategy Making in Health Care Organizations. Shortell, S.M. ve Kaluzny, A.D. (Ed.). Health Care Management (s.394-432). USA: Delmar Thomson Learning.
3. Ülgen, H. ve Mirze, S.K. (2004). İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim. İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları.
4. Wheelen, T.L., Hunger, J.D. (1995). Strategic Management and Business Policy (5. bs.). USA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
5. Abell, D.F. (2006). The Future of Strategy is Leadership. Journal of Business Research, 59, 310-314.
6. Adair, J. (2005). Etkili Stratejik Liderlik (Fatma Beşenek, Çev.). İstanbul: Babıali Kültür Yayıncılığı.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to strategic management
Week 2Introduction to strategic management
Week 3Introduction to strategic management
Week 4Situational analysis
Week 5Situational analysis
Week 6Situational analysis
Week 7Strategy selection
Week 8Strategy selection
Week 9Strategy selection
Week 10Strategy implementation
Week 11Strategy implementation
Week 12Strategic management and leadership
Week 13Strategic management and leadership
Week 14Student presentations
Week 15Student presentations
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar110
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)12448
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12020
Project000
Homework assignment15050
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload29127210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Development of theoretical and practical information related to the field of health care management    X
2. Analyzing and directing administrative, financial, legal, technical and medical processes of health care organizations   X 
3. To have knowledge and skills on managing information systems in health caremanagement and to be able to effectively use it X   
4. To make advanced analysesof health system at national and international level,health planning and health policy, and health sector with economic and financial aspects  X  
5. To have knowledge and skills to make advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses in health caremanagement and to be able to apply this knowledge  X  
6. To have the ability to think critically and innovatively in dealing with problems faced during health care management processes, to have the ability to develop scientific methods and technics in decision making and problem solving    X
7. To act in accordance with the principles of scientific research, publishing and management    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest