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NURS 5301 Organizational Structure and Systems LeadershipFALL 2016 SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the theories of organizational structure and how to identify effective structure within an organization, such as institutions of higher education or clinical facilities. This course Identifies qualities of effective leaders within an organizational structure.

CREDIT: 3 Credit hours

PROGRAM LEVEL: Graduate

Term begins:

Monday, November 14, 2016, ends Saturday, February 18, 2017

Breakdown of the weeks and holiday breaks!!

Week 1: November 14-20, 2016Thanksgiving break: November 21-27, 2016 (no discussions/assignments due!)Week 2: November 28- December 4, 2016Week 3: December 5-11, 2016Week 4, December 12-17, 2016Holiday Break: December 18, 2016 – January 1, 2017(no discussions/assignments due!)Week 5: January 2-8, 2017Week 6: January 9-15, 2017Monday, January 16, 2017: University closed in observance of MLK day (no discussions/assignments due!)Week 7: January 16-22, 2017Week 8: January 23-29, 2017Week 9: January 30 – February 5, 2017Week 10: February 6-12, 2017Week 11: February 13-18, 2017

PREREQUISITESNone

COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the overview and history of organizational behavior.2. Differentiate between: Content, Process and Attribution Theories associated with

Motivation.3. Discuss the phenomena of Leadership and Leaders. 4. Identify Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Issues within Organizations.5. Discuss Group and Team Dynamics as it relates to Team-Building.6. Apply Organzational Development and create a Change Initiative Plan. 7. Synthesize knowledge integration through technology and peer review.

Course FacultyLinda Marcuccilli, PhD, RN, BSN, MS Office Phone: 765.894.7122Email: [email protected]

Communication with Dr. Linda I will respond to questions from students via WBU e-mail, phone, and BLACKBOARD discussion forum in the WBU virtual classroom within 24-48 hours of the request.Be sure to check your WBU email and annoucements frequently for important information and updates on discussions, assignments, etc.

Office Hours Individually scheduled for student needs. Please contact me at [email protected] to make an appointment.

Class Meeting Time and LocationOnline, asynchronous, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (TBA)First day of class: Monday, November 14, 2016Last day of class: Saturday, February 18, 2017

Required Course Materials

Technological System RequirementsA computer system in compliance with the WBU College of Nursing technical specifications and access to the internet. Please refer to your student handbook and the WBUOnline Helpdesk

http://www.wbu.edu/academics/online_programs/contactus.htm

Resources for Online Classes

Check out everything you will need for your online course, including Blackboard access, self-service access, online references guide, the Learning Resources Center, and much more!!

http://www.wbu.edu/academics/online_programs/resources/default.htm

If after checking out these resources and need more assistance, you can call VC support a 1-806-291-3740, or email: [email protected]

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Borkowski, N. (2016) Organizational behavior in healthcare (3rd ed.). Jones and Barlett, MA. ISBN: 978-1-284-05104-9

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/ ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

APA formatting is required for all assignments.

Optional recommended textbooks:

Schein, E. H. (2010) Organizational Culture and Leadership (4th ed.) John Wiley &SonsISBN-10: 0470190604

Chism, M. (2015) No-Drama Leadership: How Enlightened Leaders Transform Culture in the Workplace. ISBN 978-1-62956-062-5

ClinicalThere is no clinical time associated with this course

Teaching and Learning MethodsNURS 5301 course is completely online and asynchronous. The course operates on the WBU Virtual Campus, BLACKBOARD, and is available at: https:///wbu.blackboard.comFor direct access to the NURS 5301 course, students are required to use their username and password.

A variety of teaching strategies designed for distance learning will be used. These strategies include weekly readings, discussion forums, exploring online resources, and virtual presentations. Students are required to participate in discussion forum activities and complete all required assignments.

Submission of AssignmentsAll assignments must be completed and submitted by the designated due dates/times in order to receive a grade and credit for the assignment.

NURS 5031 course will open and become available to students on the first day of class, Monday, November 14, 12:01 a.m.. Thereafter, every week starts on Monday morning (12:01 a.m.), and ends on the following Sunday, 11:59 p.m. Course assignments, including discussion forum activities, will be due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. A course

http://www.apastyle.org/

calendar identifying topical areas for weekly lessons, assignment due dates will be posted in the course syllabus and in BLACKBOARD.

Course Assignments Assignment 1: Use of Behavior theory paper (20%): In a 5-6 page paper in APA format (excluding title page and reference list), reflect and integrate one or more theories listed in Chapters 5-7 to explain how you would motivate your team of registered nurses to develop an evidence-based protocol that is needed on your unit. Discuss the pros and cons of any theory. Include a minimum of four scholarly references to develop your paper.

Due date: Assignment 1 is due at the end of week 3, Sunday, 11:59 p.m.

Assignment 2: Use of Leadership Theory paper (20%). In a 5-6 page paper in APA format (excluding title page and reference list), reflect and integrate on one or more theories in chapters 8-11. Explain how you would change the culture on your unit related to 'bullying' on your unit among registered nurses. Discuss the pros and cons of any theory. Include a minimum of four scholarly references to develop your paper.


Assignment 3: Implementation Plan paper (20%). In a 5-6 page paper in APA format (excluding title page and reference list), consider the following scenario: Staff satisfaction is very low and turn-over is above 25% annually on your unit. In addition, quality scores related to several clinical indicators are in the bottom 25% compared to like units. Develop an implementation plan for improving the moral and teamwork of the interdisciplinary team on your unit that will also impact the clinical quality scores. Include a minimum of four scholarly references to develop your paper.


Assignment 4, Change Initiative Plan (20%). In a 5-7 page paper in APA format (excluding title page and reference list), develop a change initiative plan based on the Action Research Model by Cummings and Worley (1997). Be sure to include all components of the model (Entry and contracting, diagnosing, planning and implementing change, and evaluating and institutionalizing change). Include a minimum of four scholarly references to develop your paper.


Assignment RubricsOnline discussion rubrics and assignment rubrics are included with each assignment. Click on specific Assignments in the course to see each rubric.

Course Outline

NURS 5031 is organized around 6 unites within the 11-week course

Unit 1: Weeks 1-2: INTRODUCTIONUnit II: Week 3: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORSUnit III: Weeks 4-5: LEADERSHIPUnit IV: Week 6: INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUESUnit V: Weeks 7-8: GROUPS AND TEAMSUnit VI: Weeks 9-10: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Week 11: FINAL THOUGHTS

Every week, learning outcomes, tasks, resources, and graded activities (if applicable) will be posted. The learning outcomes will provide a guideline and organization for the week’s activities, guide your learning experience, and help you organize your thoughts about selected topics. The weekly learning activities will prepare you for each graded assignment. These include, but are not limited to weekly readings, interactive discussion forums, exploring online resources, etc. Weekly resources are identified to assist you with the graded weekly discussions and assignments. These resources will help you explore the topics in more depth.

Course Requirements and Grading CriteriaA= 90-100B= 80-89C= 70-79D= 60-69F= below 60

Graded Discussions and AssignmentsParticipation in online class discussions 20%Course assignments ** 80% (break-out is below)

Use of Behavior theory paper 20%Use of Leadership theory 20%Implementation Plan paper 20%Change Initiative Plan 20%

________________________________________100%

** These course assignments will be dispersed throughout the course and will consist of three papers and one final project.

Student Work: Class participation in the Discussion Boards:

Discussions are an important part of learning and as such and will require substantive postings with scholarly references (Please see discussion participation rubric).

Every week, there will be either one or two discussion questions. Please post a response to the main discussion question(s) on the discussion board by Wednesday of the week,

11:59 p.m., related to assigned weekly topic. Answers to main discussion questions must be a minimum of 250 words with a minimum of two scholarly references.* In addition, students will initiate scholarly discussions with fellow peers and/or faculty, and must respond to a minimum of two postings per discussion question by the end of the week, Sunday, 11:59 p.m.

Online Netiquette for Discussion Forum Activities, All Correspondences, and Written AssignmentIt is expected that students engaging in online discussions will remain professional and courteous to fellow colleagues, visitors, and faculty. When participating in NURS 5031 discussion forum activities, it is expected that students will:

*Provide substantive, professional, and content-relevant postings. *Respect and acknowledge fellow colleagues’, visitors’ and faculty’s’ postings, ideas, feelings, and experiences.*Engage in collegial and scholarly dialogue if disagreements arise. *Demonstrate courtesy and respect to all.

Please remember to adhere to proper netiquette by respecting the work and views of your fellow peers. Posts which do not meet the netiquette requirements will be deleted and consultation with the instructor and/or Dean may occur. Respect of all is an expectation.

**Scholarly references are textbooks used in the course, articles from the WBU library, or your organization's library, which include peer-reviewed journals, professional organizations, such as The Joint Commission, or government agencies, such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Resources which are not acceptable include Wikipedia, magazines, such as Better Homes and Garden, etc.

Policy on Incomplete/Late Work:Late assignments will be subject to point deductions as follows:

Assignments submitted 1-2 days late = 10% deductionAssignments submitted 3-4 days late = 20% deductionAssignments submitted 5-6 days late = 30% deduction

No assignments will be accepted after 7 days late (one full week after the assignment due), will be graded as a ZERO. Incomplete work will be graded as such. Please let me know if you are going to be late with your assignment as soon as possible.

Academic Integrity:Graduate students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent or deceptive acts for the purpose of improving one’s grade or

obtaining course credit; such acts also include assisting another student to do so. Plagiarism consists of the misuse of the published and/or unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the material so used as one’s own work. Penalties for cheating and plagiarism range from 0 for a particular assignment, through an F for the course, and reporting to the school. See Student Handbook for further information.

Copyright PolicyCopyright laws and fair use policies protect the rights of those who have produced their material. Using copyrighted material in the course of your projects may require permission from the copyright holder. The student is responsible for adhering to copyright law of the U.S. (Title 17, U.S. Code.)The professor assumes no responsibility for individuals who improperly use copyrighted material.

AttendanceThe University expects students to actively participate in the online course. There are no scheduled meetings. All information pertaining to the course is on the virtual campus website. The Blackboard software effectively measures participation. Logging in is your attendance record. Please refer to the WBU online attendance policy for more information

http://www.wbu.edu/academics/online_programs/help%20desk/attendance.html

Policy and ProceduresPlease refer to the WBU Student Handbook for policies and procedures.

Disability Statement“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any requests for accommodations.”

Course Schedule

Each week starts on Sunday/Monday, 12:01 a.m., and ends on Sunday, 11:59 p.m.

Week One

November 14-20, 2016

Part 1: Introduction

Learning Outcomes

Explore and analyze organizational behavior, theory, development, and human resources management.

Describe and apply challenges experienced by health care organizations and health care manager.

Explore and examine the impact of U.S. demographics

Tasks this week: Post a response to each discussion question by 12 MD, Wednesday.

Post two peer replies to each discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Text

Readings

Discussion questions

on the health care industry.

Describe and share a diversity management plan.


Chapters 1 and 2

Introductions: Introduce yourself!! Discuss reasons you are in Graduate School, where you work (if you are working) and what you do (Educator, staff RN, Manager, etc. Why you are back in Graduate School.

Discussion question 1: Described some of the challenges faced today by health care organizations and health care leaders? Present a challenge you experienced either as an employee or as a health care leader. How do you think you contribute to your organization’s behavior?

Discussion question 2: Your role as a health care leader involves understanding the impact of changing U.S. demographics impacts the health care industry. Briefly describe a plan for diversity management, beginning with an introduction on diversity and cultural competence.

*Answers to discussion questions must be a minimum of 250 words with a minimum of two scholarly references.

**Peer replies must be a minimum of 150 words with one scholarly reference.

**please note references are not included in the word count.

November 21-27, 2016

NO DISCUSSIONS, ASSIGNMENTS

HAVE A SUPER THANKSGIVING!!! SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!

Learning Understand the interrelation between attitudes,

Week two

November 28-December 4, 2016

Part I: Introduction

Tasks this week:

Post your answer to each discussion question by by 12 midnight, Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to each discussion question by Sunday, 12 midnight.

Outcomes:

Text

Readings:

Discussion questions:

perception and human behavior.

Examine both barriers and elements of effective communication and strategies to overcome barriers to communication.


Chapters 3 and 4

Discussion question 2-1: It is critical to understand how factors such as attitudes and perceptions can influence even bias perceptions of health care leaders. After a brief discussion on these factors, share a workplace experience and what you learned from the situation.

Discussion question 2-2: You are now in the second month of your role as a new nurse leader. You realize that overcoming barriers to improve effective communication is necessary. After a brief discussion on the key elements to effective communication and some of the barriers to effective communication, briefly describe a plan to overcome communication barriers.




Week three

December 5-11, 2016

Part II: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS

Learning Objectives:

Text

Explore the tenets of the Content Theories of Motivation

Examine and apply various Process Theories of Motivation

Apply techniques to promote accurate and motivational attributions.

Borkowski, N. (2016) Organizational behavior in

Tasks this week:Post your answer to ONE discussion question by 12 midnight, Wednesday.

If you chose to answer DQ 3-1, please post a minimum of two peer replies to DQ 3-2.


Post peer replies by Sunday, 12 midnight.

Assignment 1, Use of Behavior Theory Paper, is due Sunday, 11:59 p.m., at the end of week 3. This assignment is worth 20% of your grade.

Readings


healthcare (3rd ed.). Jones and Barlett, MA. ISBN: 978-1-284-05104-9

Chapters 5, 6 and 7

Discussion question 3-1: Discuss the types of reinforcements available to managers for changing an employee’s behavior.

Discussion question 3-2: After a brief discussion on attribution theory, examine a scenario in your workplace and describe how you would implement techniques to promote accurate and motivational attributions.




Week four

December 12-17, 2016

Part III: LEADERSHIP

Tasks this week: Post a response to each discussion question by 12 midnight, Wednesday.


Text

Examine and reflect upon the relationships between power, politics and upward influence.

Explore the various studies on leadership styles, behaviors and theories.

Compare/contrast management and leadership


Post two peer replies to each discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Readings:


Chapters 8 and 9

Discussion question 4-1: Describe an effective manager and how that differs from an effective leader. Consider the differences and similarities. How did the review of these concepts in the chapter influence your word choices? Are you comfortable distinguishing the roles? To what degree, if at all, do you believe a manager should also be a leader, or a leader also be a manager?

Discussion question 4-1: Review Case Study 8-2, Scott's Dilemma in your text. After a brief discussion on French and Raven's five sources of power, what power(s) do the individuals in Scott's dilemma hold? Share a work experience which illustrates the tenants of power, politics and upward influence.




DECEMBER 18-JANUARY 1, 2017

NO DISCUSSIONSNO ASSIGNMENTS

HAVE A SUPER HOLIDAY BREAK!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Week 5

January 2-8, 2017

Part III: LEADERSHIP

Tasks this week:

Post your answer to ONE discussion


Text

Readings

Explore and apply leadership contingency theories to the workplace.

Examine and apply contemporary leadership theories and models


Chapters 10 and 11

question by 12 midnight, Wednesday.



Assignment 2: Use of Leadership Theory, is due Sunday, 11:59 p.m., at the end of week 5.

This assignment is worth 20% of your grade.


Discussion question 5-1: Compare/contrast two leadership contingency theories discussed in this chapter as they relate to your work environment. Assess the appropriate style of leadership and the implications for motivation, satisfaction, and productivity that you see.

Discussion question 5-2: Discuss the type of leadership style—transactional, transformational, visionary, and servant—that occurs in your specific professional environment. List the positive and negative outcomes that exist as a result of the leadership approach used. Share with the group your leadership style.




Week 6

January 9-15, 2017

Part IV: INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES

Tasks this week: Post a response to each discussion question by 12 midnight,

Learning Outcomes:

Text

Reading

Discuss and apply stress management and programs used by organizations

Understand the basic tenets, styles and models of effective decision making

Explore and apply conflict management and negotiation skills


Chapters 12, 13 and 14

Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to each discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.


Discussion question 6-1: Review Case Study 12-3, Why are all the employees leaving. Reflect upon a similar workplace experience. After a brief discussion on stress in the workplace and stress management, discuss what strategies managers can incorporate to reduce stress on the job?

Discussion question 6-2: Review the case study, 14-7. Describe a similar situation in your workplace. After a brief discussion on conflict management and negotiation skills, as a manager, how would you have handled the situation?




Week seven

January 16-22, 2017

Part V: GROUPS AND TEAMS

Tasks this week: Post your answer to ONE discussion question by 12 midnight, Wednesday.



Learning Outcomes

Text

Reading

Discussion questions:

Understand and describe group dynamics in the workplace

Examine and apply different methods for group decision making


Chapters 15 and 16

Discussion question 7-1: Discuss the group norms that exist in your workplace and why they are sustained.

Discussion question 7-2: Analyze the last poor decision made by a group of which you were a member. What do you think contributed to the group’s poor decision? Did the group think of alternative possibilities? Did the group move too quickly through any of the development stages? If yes, did this cause lack of cooperation or poor communication?

*Answers to discussion questions must be a minimum of

Assignment 3, Implementation Plan Paper, is due Sunday, the end of week 7, by 11:59 p.m. Assignment 3 is worth 20% of your grade.

250 words with a minimum of two scholarly references.



Week 8

January 23-29, 2017

Part V: GROUPS AND TEAMS

Tasks this week:

Post a response to the discussion question by 12 MD, Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to the discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Learning Outcomes:

Text

Reading


Demonstrate effective team management strategies


Chapter 17

Discussion question 8-1: Think of a project you will be developing in the workplace which involves coordinating activities for building an effective team. What kind of team would you use and why? If you are planning on using a virtual team versus a conventional-type team, what are the positive/negative issues with each? Describe some of the potential or actual barriers to team effectiveness you may encounter.




Week 9

January 30-February Learning Outcomes:

Examine the history and process of organizational development.

5, 2017

Part VI: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Tasks this week:

Post a response to the discussion question by 12 MD, Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to the discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Assignment 4, Change Initiative Plan, is due Sunday, the end of week 9, by 11:59 p.m.

Text

Reading

Discussion question

Develop a change initiative based on the Action Research Model by Cummings and Worley (1997).


Chapter 18

Discussion question 9-1: Thank about your role as an OD professional in your organization. How would you describe the role of the OD professional? What skills are necessary for an OD practitioner? What are some change initiatives you would like to address?




Week 10

February 6-12, 2017

Part VI: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Tasks this week:

Post a response to each the discussion

Learning Outcomes

Text

Reading

Discussion post:

Examine and apply strategies for managing and resistance to change.

Present change initiative plan via powerpoint or Youtube presentation.


Chapter 19

Discussion question 10-1: Think of a current or recent project you have worked on and then complete

question by 12 MD, Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to each discussion question by Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Exercise 19–1 Individual Readiness Assessment (page 414) and share your results. Did your assessment surprise you? Why or why not?

Discussion question 10-2: Present your change initiative plan to the group via:

Video presentation via You-tube (3-5 minutes)Power-point presentation with audio (5-6 slides)if unable to record, you can develop a power-point presentation with speaker notes (5-6 slides).




Week 11

February 13-18, 2017

No reading assignments

Post a response to each the discussion question by 12 MD, Wednesday.

Post a minimum of two peer replies to each discussion question by Saturday, 12 MD, February 18, 2017,

Learning Outcome

Final thoughts

Synthesize theories, concepts and personal experiences of organizational structure and systems leadership

Discussion question 11-1: Please describe your overall learning experience with the course. Describe the one thing you learned that can be utilized in your practice or future practice as a leader. What are your recommendations for the overall course? What advise can you offer future leaders based on what you learned?



**please note references are not included in the word

count.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime!I look forward to learning and growing with each and everyone of you!

Dr. Linda

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