Contextual leadership of a multi-partner approach to health care innovation. Issue 1 (6th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meyer, Ellenore; Scheepers, Caren
• Is Part Of: Emerald emerging markets case studies. Volume 7:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2017-04-06
• Subjects: Organizational behaviour -- Stakeholder management -- Health and safety -- Public administration -- Organizational psychology -- Event strategy/leadership
• DOI: 10.1108/EEMCS-05-2016-0067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0621

Abstract

Abstract : Subject area: Organisational behaviour; Leadership; Organisational development; Public–Private partnership; Health care management; Public health. Study level/applicability: Masters students in Business Administration, Post Graduate Diploma, Clinical Training of Medical Professionals, Health Leadership Programme. Case overview: Prof Jannie Hugo, the protagonist in the case, was considering his dilemma of aligning the multiple partners involved in public health care. A high level of collaboration was required of a multitude of stakeholders in developing the Daspoort clinic into a pilot site for the Tshwane district's implementation of the National Health Insurance system. In addition, the re-engineering of primary health care with the focus on the patient and community orientated approach were launched on this site. Expected learning outcomes: Gaining insight into international and national landscapes and principles of health care systems. Critically analyse the role of technology in delivering innovative health and social services. Present judgment of Prof Jannie Hugo's contextual leadership effectiveness in enhancing collaboration between the multiple stakeholders and recommend next steps. Supplementary materials: 2 × DVDs on Vimeo, Slides and teaching plan with discussion or exam questions with model answers. Subject code: CSS 7: Management Science.