HEALTHY ORGANISATIONS
PHE5HOR
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will evaluate, observe and recognise factors with an impact on the health of staff, volunteers and patients/clients within organisations in the health sector. Organisational issues such as culture, teamwork, conflict and individual and organisational change will be examined. Students are introduced to various theories of management linked with public health and health promotion concepts related to healthy organisations. Throughout the subject students will develop management skills and promote healthy workplaces.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5OA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Unit Manual | Prescribed | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss how organisational factors impact on individuals and their performance within organisational settings
- Activities:
- Individual assigments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Effectively participate in work groups and teams
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Understand the use of power and influence within organisations and how these relationships might relate to your career and personal development with an organisation
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate organisational change initiatives
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Understand the importance of, and develop and implement plans for, enhanced organisational health.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Class requirements
Lecture
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via online.
"equivalent of 2 hours lectures per week for 12 weeks"
Tutorial
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period and delivered via online.
"equivalent of 1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-3,000-word assignment | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one in-class group workshops and presentation 10 minutes per student or class discussion via LMS | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |