HEALTHY ORGANISATIONS
PHE5HOR
2019
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. Interpret the impact of organisational factors on individuals and their performance within organisational settings.
- Activities:
- Individual assigments
02. Develop team work skills and their impact in work setting.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
03. Recognise the use of power and influence within organisations and its relationships with career and personal development in an organisation.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
04. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate organisational change initiatives.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
05. Interpret the importance and implications of enhanced organisational health.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These tutorials/online discussions are to be accessed via the LMS."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These lectures are to be accessed via the LMS."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One individual assignment (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online group discussions (2,500-words, per student)) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These lectures are to be accessed via the LMS."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These tutorials/online discussions are to be accessed via the LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One individual assignment (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online group discussions (2,500-words, per student)) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |