Finance DirectionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student shall be able to plan and manage operations in a work community using financial and data administration knowledge.The student shall be able tointerpret the basic concepts, areas of application, special characteristics and financial assessment in social and health care.explain the significance of finances in managing a unit's operationsexplain the significance of change management from the perspective of financial management.apply financial planning, monitoring and assessment methods in monitoring and developing the operations of a work community

Content

To assist health care workes in analysing and evaluating the principles of leadership and their application to practice.The student will initially explore the difference between leadership and management in order for the concept to be well formed and understood. The module will examine the term leadership from a philosophical, psychological, social, spiritual and ethical stance. Various theories of leadership will be offered for critical analysis and application. The skills necessary for leadership will be covered. The analysis of the power structures and cultures, which are found in health services, will be explored in order to place leadership in a wider context.