Introduction to management and economy in elderly care services (8cr)

Objective

Students will learn to describe important theoretical principles of management and apply them in managing elderly care services. Students will learn to define the meaning of economy and describe financial management practices as preconditions for service provision. Students will learn to apply central labour laws and statutes.

Content

Current topis in management of elderly care organizations, budget structure, economic and other organizational goals and evaluation of their implementation, labour laws and statutes.

Qualifications

Basic studies, major part of professional studies, Knowledge foundation for gerontological work, Service systems and case management, Anticipatory and resource-oriented gerontological work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 5
Students have extensive, in-depth knowledge of the contents as defined in learning outcomes. They reflect and critically evaluate current and future development challenges in the management of elderly care. Students know how to examine services from an economic perspective. They are able to apply the management theories they have studied to their work in a goal-oriented manner.

Grade 3
Students have good knowledge of the contents as defined in learning outcomes. They reflect and evaluate challenges in elderly care. Students know how to examine services from an economic perspective. They compare the management theories they have studied to their work in a goal-oriented manner.

Grade 1
Students know the basics of management and economy and are able to apply their knowledge in practice. They are, as future expert of elderly care, to an adequate degree,able to describe relevant theories and research knowledge.

Materials

Laaksonen, H. 2012. Lähijohtamisen perusteet terveydenhuollossa. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=100784

Niiranen, V., Seppänen-Järvelä, R., Sinkkonen, M. & Vartiainen, P. 2010. Johtaminen sosiaalialalla. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=91983

Rissanen, S. & Lammintakanen, J. (toim.) 2011. Sosiaali- ja terveysjohtaminen. Helsinki: WSOY, partly. Availability:
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=96925

Other current material.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.