Faculty of Health Sciences · Health Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the concept of leadership with the classical approaches that constitute the definition of leadership in health institutions, current information in national and international literature, and to evaluate the subject from the perspective of health management. At the same time, it is aimed to convey to the students how effective leadership practices are restructured according to the situation, institutions and different cultures and their successful results from the perspective of health management and to develop students' critical thinking and their own leadership skills by doing research on the subject.
Course Content
In the course; the concept of leadership, leadership techniques, leadership theories, evaluation of the effects of the use of authority and power in health institutions and other components associated with the concept of leadership will be explained with current approaches. Organisational climate and culture, communication vision, change management and motivation issues related to leadership will also be explained within the framework of leadership approaches. It will be emphasised how the acquired knowledge can be applied in the health sector. In the course, it is aimed to make evaluations together through examples in order for students to understand leadership and related concepts in depth and to develop their own approaches on the subject. For this purpose, classical leadership theories, contemporary leadership approaches, leadership illusions, gender and cultural differences in leadership, the effect of emotional intelligence on leadership, challenges in leadership, leadership development programmes and case studies are planned.
Required Resources
Aslan Ş. (2013) .Leading theories from past to present.Education Book house publications
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP COURSE E-BOOK
Course Learning Outcomes
- To be able to explain the definitions, types and theories of leadership.
- Knows the differences between manager and leader.
- Develops ideas to use leadership and managerial skills.
- Evaluates the effects of the application of management and leadership skills in the field.
- Gains the perspective of being a leader manager.
- Evaluates the application of management techniques and theories by incorporating them into leadership activities.
- Understands the effectiveness of communication skills in leadership.
- Understands the effects of leadership on change management.
- Gains the perspective of evaluating problems with leadership approaches.
- Can comprehend the interaction of leadership approach with organisational climate and culture.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 16 | 256 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of leadership, development process, sources of authority and power in leadership and Evaluation of Leadership and Management Concepts in Terms of Health Institutions | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 2 | Leadership Classifications -1 Leadership Classifications -2 | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 3 | Leadership Theories (Trait Theory, Behavioral Leadership Theory, Contingency Theory) | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 4 | Organizational Climate in Leadership_Relevant Variables (Organizational Justice, Organizational Commitment, Perception of Job Satisfaction, Relationship with Intention to Quit) The Effect of the Concept of Courage and Morality on Leadership | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 5 | Factors Affecting Leader Success and Communication | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 6 | Motivation in Leadership and Motivational Theories | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 7 | Team Leadership and Conflict Management | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 8 | midterm | midterm |
| 9 | Essentials for leadership | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 10 | Leadership and Culture | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 11 | Change management in leadership | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 12 | The Effects of Leadership on Institutional and Individual Performance | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 13 | Strategic Leadership | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 14 | Visionary Approach in Leadership | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 15 | Leaders in Historical Context and Their Characteristics-3 | Prepared based on textbooks and recent academic articles. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final exam |