TE PAKARO A IHENGA

Faculty of Health, Education and Humanities

Course Code: HLTH.8001

Course Title: Leadership in Healthcare
Course Level: 8
Course Credits: 15
Semester 2, 2015

Course Outline

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Table of Contents
1

Course Introduction: Whakatwheratanga Khi ........................................................................................... 3

Course Aim: Whinga ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Learning Outcomes: Hua Ako ........................................................................................................................ 3

Course Topics Outline: Ng Kaupapa Krero ................................................................................................. 4

Pre-requisites: Nga Whakaritenga I mua ....................................................................................................... 4

Co-requisites: Nga Whakaritenga tuhono ...................................................................................................... 4

Unit Standards:............................................................................................................................................... 4

Course Coordinator: Kaitakawenga.............................................................................................................. 4

Lecturer/Office Information: Kaiako/Prongo Tari ........................................................................................ 4

10

Department/Faculty: Tari/Pkaro .................................................................................................................. 4

11

Course Times/Venue: Ng W Khi/Papa ...................................................................................................... 5

12

Course Hours: Ng Hora Khi ....................................................................................................................... 5

13

Learning and Teaching Overview: Tirohanga Ako .......................................................................................... 5

13.1

Theoretical and Practical Components ................................................................................................. 5

13.2

Off-campus Delivery .............................................................................................................................. 5

13.3

Health and Safety Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5

14

Learning Resources: Ng Rauemi Ako ............................................................................................................ 6

14.1

Required Readings ................................................................................................................................ 6

14.2

Recommended Readings ....................................................................................................................... 6

14.3

Specialist Resources and Equipment..................................................................................................... 6

15

Course Schedule: Whakarite Khi .................................................................................................................. 7

16

Assessment Schedule: Whakarite Aromatawai.............................................................................................. 8

17

Assessment Policy/Guidelines: Kaupapa Aromatawai/Rrangi Tohutohu..................................................... 8

18

Marking Scheme/Criteria: Nanakia Mk/Whakaritenga .............................................................................. 8

19

Summative Assessment 1 Essay ................................................................................................................ 10

19.1
20

MARKING RUBRIC HLTH.8001 Summative Assessment One -Essay ................................................... 11

Summative Assessment 2 Report .............................................................................................................. 13

20.1

MARKING RUBRIC HLTH.8001 Summative Assessment 2- Report ..................................................... 14

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Course Introduction: Whakatwheratanga Khi

Welcome to this post graduate paper; as a student at this level you will be looking to develop not
only your knowledge, but you critical analysis and appraisal skills. Your lecturer will be Ian Guy; Ian
has over 30 years experience within the Health Sector and Higher Education in the United Kingdom
and New Zealand.
Many students on this course are from different professional backgrounds; your personal
experiences and reflections on working within the health systems are encouraged to be shared.
These will form a valuable part of your learning process. For many parts of the content there will be
no right or wrong answer; the health system goes through continual change driven by factors
external to the system. This paper endeavours to equip you to drive that change.
During this course it is likely you will be introduced to new ideas and different ways of thinking
about the health sector. It is highly recommended that if you do not understand these concepts that
you seek clarity for your lecturer at the earliest opportunity.
2

Course Aim: Whinga

Students will investigate leadership in the health care sector from theoretical, historical and
functional perspectives with a view to enhancing their understanding of the impact of leadership
ability. Students will identify and synthesize personal leadership understandings and skills. The utility
of research to support leadership in the health care sector is evaluated.
In plain English what does this mean? This course aims to develop your knowledge and
understanding regarding the key principles used within the health sector in New Zealand. You will
achieve this by reflecting on your experiences to date, by studying selected leadership approaches
and research on effective leadership.
3

Learning Outcomes: Hua Ako

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. survey historical views and theories of health care leadership;
2. evaluate a range of leadership theories, models and approaches;
3. differentiate a range of leadership terms and frameworks utilised in health care settings;
4. critically identify the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required by effective health care
sector leaders and evaluate and appraise own personal style of leadership characteristics within
the health context;
5. identify and examine a range of challenges faced by health leaders

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Course Topics Outline: Ng Kaupapa Krero

Leadership and management theories,

styles and characteristics
Leadership and change
Cultural differences
Leadership and development plan
Planning and priority setting
Management of human resources
Organisational culture, norms and
traditions, characteristics and influences
Quality systems, standards and processes
The relationship between health care
leadership and spiritualism/Wairuatanga
Succession planning

Pre-requisites: Nga Whakaritenga I mua

There are no pre-requisite papers for this course

6

Co-requisites: Nga Whakaritenga tuhono

There are no co-requisite papers for this course

7

Unit Standards:

There are no unit standards within this course

8

Course Coordinator: Kaitakawenga

Ian Guy
9

Lecturer/Office Information: Kaiako/Prongo Tari

Name: Ingoa: Ian Guy

Contact Phone: Nm Wea: 07 346 8913
Email: Imra: ian.guy@waiariki.ac.nz
10 Department/Faculty: Tari/Pkaro
Te Pakaro o Ihenga

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Power, influence and authority

Mori leadership styles
Mentoring and Coaching
Communicating effectively as
a leader
Organising and problem
solving
Communication, information
and feedback
Dichotomy of leadership and
management
Application of knowledge and
expertise in professional
organisations and practice

11 Course Times/Venue: Ng W Khi/Papa

Day

Time

Venue

Monday 13th July

No class

Marae (for Powhiri)

Monday 20th July

9 11am

L203

Monday 27th July onwards

10 11am (Lecture)

L204

Monday 27th July onwards

1- 2pm (Tutorial Group

One)

L204

Monday 27th July onwards

(Tutorial Group Two)

L204

12 Course Hours: Ng Hora Khi

Lecturer-directed Learning Hours

60

Work Experience Hours

Student Self- directed Learning Hours including
Assessment Hours
Total study hours

0
90
150

13 Learning and Teaching Overview: Tirohanga Ako

13.1 Theoretical and Practical Components
This is a theory based paper; there is no practical element. However, students will be expected to
reflect on their previous practice experience.
13.2 Off-campus Delivery
There are no off-campus learning components in this course.
13.3 Health and Safety Requirements
All learning activities will be carried out in accordance with Waiarikis Health and Safety Procedures.

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14 Learning Resources: Ng Rauemi Ako

14.1 Required Readings

It will be helpful if you gain an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi; as one of New Zealands
founding documents it still has significance to all areas of government business. There are numerous
government websites that provide an introduction
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/treaty-of-waitangi
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/treaty-of-waitangi
14.2 Recommended Readings
The Waiariki library holds a large stock of texts related to leadership; please browse this section and
select texts that appeal to you and read widely around the key themes of this paper. Suggested texts
include DuBrin A. (2013) Leadership: Research findings, practice, and skills. Mason, OH: South Western
Cernege
Gill R (2011) Theory and practice of leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Gosling J et. Al (2012) Key concepts in leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Henwood S (ed) (2012) Practical leadership in nursing and health care: A Multi-Professional
Approach. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press
Northouse P.G. (2013) Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
In addition you should be reading relevant journal papers that are pertinent to your assessments.
14.3 Specialist Resources and Equipment
No special resources are required for this course

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15 Course Schedule: Whakarite Khi

Week:
Te Wiki

Topic: Kaupapa Krero

Length (Hrs.):
Te Roa (Hora)

References:
Ng Apiti Motuhake

Powhiri

Refer to e-campus

Introduction
Health Care System Aotearoa

Refer to e-campus

Database searching

Refer to e-campus

Treaty of Waitangi/Mori
Health Concepts

Refer to e-campus

Leadership Theories and

Leadership styles

Refer to e-campus

Leadership in healthcare

Refer to e-campus

Assignment one hand in

Assessing your leadership style

Refer to e-campus

Leadership knowledge, skills,

attitudes and values

Tutorial

Refer to e-campus

10

Power, influence and control

Refer to e-campus

11

Communication, dealing with

challenges

Refer to e-campus

12

Working in teams

Refer to e-campus

13

Public Holiday (no classes)

Refer to e-campus

14

Assignment two hand in

Quality assurance, HR
processes

Refer to e-campus

15

Leadership and ethics

Refer to e-campus

16

Tutorial

Refer to e-campus

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Refer to e-campus

16 Assessment Schedule: Whakarite Aromatawai

Week/Date:
Wiki/R

7
(24/08/15)
14
(02/11/15)

Assessment Type:
Mm Aromatawai

Learning Outcomes
Assessed:
Hua Ako

Percentage
Weighting:
ta
Whakro

Summative Essay

1, 2 & 3

50%

Summative Report

4&5

50%

17 Assessment Policy/Guidelines: Kaupapa Aromatawai/Rrangi Tohutohu

Assessments will be delivered and managed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Waiariki
Regulatory Framework, including the Academic Regulations and relevant Waiariki policies and
procedures. A summary of Waiarikis Academic Regulations can be found on pages 151-159 of your
Student Diary.
The full and current Waiariki Regulatory framework can be obtained via the following web link:
http://connect/PMFFinal/Wairiki%20Regulatory%20Framework.pdf.
All written summative assessments in this paper require electronic submission through Turnitin
anti-plagiarism software prior to the due date and hard copy submission via the Administration
Staff in G Block. Students who do not submit hard copies risk not having their papers marked.
Turnitin
All written summative assessments in this paper require electronic submission through Turnitin antiplagiarism software prior to the due date and hard copy submission. Both an electronic and hard
copy are required to be submitted to meet the requirements of this course
A Turnitin report of 20% or less is acceptable. Anything above 20% will be considered plagiarism and
will be marked as ZERO (0) and FAIL.
Similarity of Student Assessments:
Any students whose assessments demonstrate significant structural similarities in spite of a
favourable Turnitin similarity report, may be considered to have an unacceptable level of copying. In
such cases the assessments will be marked as ZERO (0) and FAIL.
Resubmission of failed assessment is according to Academic Statute.

18 Marking Scheme/Criteria: Nanakia Mk/Whakaritenga

Marking scheme is included with the assessment tasks please refer to this for how marks are
allocated.
APA 6th edition referencing to be used throughout. As a post graduate student it is important that
citations and referencing is done to a satisfactory standard.
Your APA guide can be found at http://www.waiariki.ac.nz/services-and-facilities/library-learningresource-centre/referencing-study-resources

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COURSE CODE HLTH.8001

COURSE TITLE: Leadership in Health Care
2015
COURSE ASSESSMENTS

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19 Summative Assessment 1 Essay

This assessment is an academic essay within which you are expected to use relevant published
work to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered within this paper.
The depth of your understanding should also draw upon your wider reading around the materials
covered in lectures, group activities and on e-campus.
Your task is to critically examine the historical development of healthcare leadership in New
Zealand.
Drawing on one professional occupational group and making specific reference to the development
of that profession, e.g. nursing, medicine, dentistry, etc. critically discuss the leadership structures
prevalent within that profession.
Analyse and evaluate three leadership theories or frameworks and then critically discuss the
potential application of one of these theories or frameworks to an aspect of contemporary
healthcare.
Provide a rationale for your choice of theory or framework.
All work should be fully supported by current literature.
Word limit 2500 words
Hand in date 24/08/15
Weighting: 50%

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19.1 MARKING RUBRIC

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Summative Assessment One -Essay

No Mark

Low Mark

Critically
examines the
historical
development
of healthcare
leadership in
New Zealand
Clearly
identifies a
professional
group, and
the
development
of that group.
Critically
discuss the
leadership
structures
within that
profession
Analyses and
evaluates 3
leadership
theories or
frameworks
Critically
discusses the
potential
application of
one of these
theories or
frameworks
to an aspect
of
contemporary
healthcare
Provides a
rationale to
support the
choice of
theory or
framework
References
and Citations

10%

Does not examine the

historical developments
of leadership.
Not related to NZ context

Provides an adequate
critical examination of
the historical
development of
healthcare leadership
in the NZ context

Provides an in depth
critical examination of the
historical development of
healthcare leadership.
Clear analysis given.
Linked to the NZ context

15%

No professional group
identified.
Does not discuss the
development
No discussion of the
leadership structure
within that profession

Provides little critical

examination of the
historical development
of healthcare
leadership
Does not link to the NZ
context.
A professional group
identified,
Brief discussion of the
development and
leadership structure
within that profession

A professional group
identified
Adequate discussion of
the development and
leadership structure
within that profession
Demonstrates a
satisfactory
understanding of the
profession

A professional group
identified,
In depth critical discussion
of the development of
that group and critical
discussion of the
leadership structure
evident within that
profession

24%

No evidence of analysis
and evaluation of 3
leadership theories or
frameworks

Adequate evidence of
analysis and evaluation of
3 leadership theories or
frameworks

In depth evidence of
analysis and evaluation of
all 3 leadership theories
or frameworks

15%

No evidence of critical
discussion of the
potential application of
one of these theories or
frameworks to an aspect
of contemporary
healthcare

Inadequate or minimal
evidence of analysis
and evaluation of 3 or
less leadership theories
or frameworks
Minimal evidence of
critical discussion of the
potential application of
one of these theories or
frameworks to an
aspect of contemporary
healthcare

Adequate evidence of
critical discussion of the
potential application of
one of these theories or
frameworks to an aspect
of contemporary
healthcare

In depth evidence of
critical discussion of the
potential application of
one of these theories or
frameworks to an aspect
of contemporary
healthcare

6%

No rationale given to
support the choice of
theory or framework
given

Minimal rationale given

to support the choice of
theory or framework
given

Adequate rationale given

to support the choice of
theory or framework
given

In depth rationale given

to support the choice of
theory or framework
given

10%

APA format not used

/minimal
Reference list incomplete.

APA format with

multiple errors.
Reference list
incomplete.

APA format with minimal

errors used
Reference list mostly
complete.

Correct APA format used

Reference list complete.

Integration of
Literature

10%

Little evidence of
integration
Plagiarism evident
Few citations.

Attempt to integrate
literature. Over reliance
on 1 or 2 sources
and/or
non scholarly sources.
Limited paraphrasing.

Good attempt to
integrate literature.
Effort to paraphrase.
Citations mainly from
scholarly sources.

Literature well integrated

good use of paraphrasing.
Citations acknowledged
and from scholarly
sources.

Essay Format

3%

No introduction or
conclusion
No obvious structure in
body.

Introduction outlines
topic & main ideas
Paragraphs have topic
sentences but are not
linked and/or in a logical
order. Conclusion
summarises key points.

Introduction outlines
topic, and main ideas
Paragraphs have topic
sentences, linked and in a
logical sequence.
Conclusion summarises
key points

HLTH.8001 Leadership in Healthcare

Limited introduction
and/or conclusion
Body paragraphs lack
topic sentences, linking
and/or logical order.

Medium Mark

High Mark

Academic
Writing
Standards

4%

Many grammar and /or

spelling errors
Well under or over word
limit.

Grammar and spelling

errors
Significant variation
from word limit.

Minimal errors in
grammar and spelling.
Word count within limits.

Grammar and spelling

accurate.
Word count within limits.

Presentation

3%

No requirements met

Some requirements
met

Most requirements met

All requirements met

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20 Summative Assessment 2 Report

This assessment is to be written in a report format; guidelines on constructing a report will be
provided in class. The task for this assessment is based on the scenario below.
You are employed as the Team Leader for a team of health care professionals.
Identify and critically analyse the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that would be required by
you to be an effective Team Leader.
Discuss the potential consequences of poor leadership being demonstrated by the Team Leader
and link the impact this may have for staff, people using the health care services (patients/clients)
and the healthcare organisation.
Discuss how the use of a leadership analysis tool can be used to assist in critically evaluating your
own leadership style and those of other members of the healthcare team.
All work should be supported by current literature.
Word limit 2500 words
Hand in date 02/11/15
Weighting 50%

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20.1 MARKING RUBRIC

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No Mark

Low Mark

Summative Assessment 2- Report

Medium Mark

High Mark

Identifies and
critically analyses
the knowledge,
skills, attitudes and
values required to
be an effective
leader

25%

Does not identify

and critically
analyse the
knowledge, skills,
attitudes and
values to be an
effective leader

Minimal
identification and
critically analysis of
the knowledge,
skills, attitudes and
values to be an
effective leader.
May omit 1 or
more of the
requirements.

Adequate
identification and
critically analysis of
the knowledge,
skills, attitudes and
values to be an
effective leader. All
requirements
covered

In depth identification
and critically analysis of
the knowledge, skills,
attitudes and values to
be an effective leader.
All requirements
covered with examples
given.

Discusses the
potential
consequences of
poor leadership
being
demonstrated by
the Team Leader

15%

No discussion of
the potential
consequences of
poor leadership
being
demonstrated by
the Team Leader

Minimal discussion
of the potential
consequences of
poor leadership
being
demonstrated by
the Team Leader

Adequate discussion
of the potential
consequences of
poor leadership
being demonstrated
by the Team Leader

In depth discussion of
the potential
consequences of poor
leadership being
demonstrated by the
Team Leader

Links the impact

that poor
leadership by the
Team Leader has
on staff,
patients/clients
and the
organisation

15%

Does not link the

impact that poor
leadership by the
Team Leader has
on staff,
patients/clients
and the
organisation

Minimally links the

impact that poor
leadership by the
Team Leader has
on staff,
patients/clients
and the
organisation. May
omit 1 or more of
the requirements.

Adequately links the

impact that poor
leadership by the
Team Leader has on
staff,
patients/clients and
the organisation. All
requirements met.

In an in depth manner
links the impact that
poor leadership by the
Team Leader has on
staff, patients/clients
and the organisation.
All requirements met

Discusses how the

use of a leadership
analysis tool can
be used to
critically evaluate
you own
leadership style
and those of other
members of the
healthcare team

15%

Minimal discussion
of how the use of a
leadership analysis
tool can be used to
critically evaluate
you own
leadership style
and those of other
members of the
healthcare team

Adequate discussion
how the use of a
leadership analysis
tool can be used to
critically evaluate
you own leadership
style and those of
other members of
the healthcare team

In depth discussion of
how the use of a
leadership analysis tool
can be used to critically
evaluate you own
leadership style and
those of other
members of the
healthcare team

References and
Citations

10%

Does not
discusses how
the use of a
leadership
analysis tool can
be used to
critically evaluate
you own
leadership style
and those of
other members
of the healthcare
team
APA format not
used /minimal
Reference list
incomplete.

APA format with

multiple errors.
Reference list
incomplete.

APA format used

minimal errors
Reference list mostly
complete.

Correct APA format

used
Reference list
complete.

Integration of
Literature

10%

Little evidence of
integration
Plagiarism
evident.
Few citations.

Attempt to
integrate
literature. Over
reliance on 1 or 2
sources and/or
non scholarly
sources.
Limited
paraphrasing.

Good attempt to
integrate literature.
Effort to paraphrase.
Citations mainly
from scholarly
sources.

Literature well
integrated good use of
paraphrasing Citations
acknowledged and
from scholarly sources.

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Report Format

3%

Report format
not evident

4%

Many grammar
and /or spelling
errors
Well under or
over word limit.

3%

No requirements
met

Academic Writing
Standards

Presentation

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Some evidence of a
report format being
used but not
consistently

Report format used

in a adequate
manner

Report format used

consistently and in a
superior manner

Grammar and
spelling errors
Significant
variation from
word limit.

Minimal errors in
grammar and
spelling.
Word count within
limits.

Grammar and spelling

accurate.
Word count within
limits.

Some
requirements met

Most requirements
met

All requirements met