Discuss the role of cognition (thinking, reasoning) in promoting organizational change and learning.
This term paper applies the Buchbinder & Shanks (2012) textbook to lead HCA303 students through a process of self-reflection, personal assessment, and professional development planning. The term paper is designed to engage students in better understanding and articulating professional interests, strengths, and areas for further learning and development in preparation for managing and leading health care organizations in the future. The term paper is structured into nine sections, with word count guidelines provided in each section. APA formatting is required. Term paper milestone deadlines, by module, are as follows:
Section 1: Organizational Settings Below are 25 categories of organizational settings in the health industry. In about 100 focused and concisely written words, (a) rank the top three according to your interest for the organization setting of a future health care management position and (b) explain why you chose your first, second, and third choices.
My notes: Do community hospital and then two of your choosing
Community hospitals Health systems/integrated delivery networks Academic medical centers Physician practices Outpatient diagnostic facilities Surgery centers Urgent care centers Health information systems Insurance/managed care companies Continuing care retirement communities Nursing homes/skilled nursing facilities Assisted living facilities
Pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies Medical devices/equipment companies Federally qualified health centers Home health care Hospice care Dental offices Government agencies Public health International health care development Consulting Higher education Professional associations Entrepreneurship
Section 2: Leadership Apply the leadership concepts in Chapter 2 (e.g., competencies, models, styles, protocols, responsibilities) in answering the following three items in a total of about 400 words. Incorporate at least two references above and beyond the textbook, and cite both the textbook and your external references using APA style. (a) Think about a situation where you (or an organizational leader you are familiar with) were highly effective as a leader. Apply leadership concepts from Chapter 2 in explaining your (or the selected leaders) effectiveness. You may write about yourself, a leader in the health industry, or a leader from outside the health industry. (b) Think about a situation where you (or an organizational leader you are familiar with) were ineffective as a leader. Apply leadership concepts from Chapter 2 in explaining your (or the selected leaders) ineffectiveness. You may write about yourself, a leader in the health industry, or a leader from outside the health industry. (c) State and describe three personal leadership development goals.
Section 3: Motivation Apply the motivation concepts in Chapter 3 in answering the following three items in a total of about 400 words. Incorporate at least two references above and beyond the textbook, and cite both the textbook and your external references using APA style. The external references cited in this section will very likely be different from those in the previous section. (a) What motivates you? (b) What demotivates you? (c) As a health care manager, what will be your approach to increasing employee engagement and motivation in your organization?
Section 4: Cognition and Organizational Behavior Apply the concepts in Chapter 4 in answering the following item in a total of about 150 words. Incorporate at least one reference above and beyond the textbook, and cite both the textbook and your external reference(s) using APA style. Discuss the role of cognition (thinking, reasoning) in promoting organizational change and learning. In what ways could you, as a manager, use cognition to improve communication and teamwork?
Section 5: Strategic Planning, Marketing, Health Information Technology, Financial Management, and Human Resources Management Strategic planning (Chapter 5), marketing (Chapter 6), health information technology (Chapter 8), financial management (Chapters 9 and 10), and human resources management (Chapter 12) are fundamentally important areas of management focus in health care organizations. Answer the following two items in a total of about 500 words. Incorporate at least two references above and beyond the textbook, and cite both the textbook and your external references using APA style.
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