JSGS 829: Decision Making & Leadership in Healthcare Organizations — Study & Reference Guide

JSGS 829: Decision Making and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations — Study & Reference Guide is an educational resource designed to help students understand leadership theory, leadership practice, ethical decision-making, and decision-making approaches within healthcare organizations and the public sector.

The guide explores key leadership theories and practices, ethical considerations in organizational decision-making, and models used to support effective decisions in the health sector. It also introduces emerging approaches and philosophies, including LEAN, and examines how leadership and structured decision-making can be applied to complex healthcare environments.

Who This Guide Is For

• JSGS 829 students
• Graduate students studying healthcare leadership and administration
• Students interested in public-sector leadership
• Healthcare managers and emerging healthcare leaders
• Health policy and administration students
• Professionals studying organizational decision-making
• Students preparing for assignments, examinations, discussions, and course reviews

Key Topics Covered

• Leadership theory and practice
• Leadership in healthcare organizations
• Public-sector leadership
• Ethical decision-making
• Healthcare decision-making models
• Organizational decision-making
• Decision-making in the health sector
• Emerging leadership philosophies
• LEAN principles and healthcare
• Applying leadership theory to practice
• Strategic and evidence-informed decision-making

A practical study companion for exploring leadership, ethical decision-making, organizational leadership, healthcare decision models, and emerging approaches such as LEAN.

This guide is an educational study aid and should be used alongside official JSGS 829 course materials, assigned readings, and instructor guidance.