Fundamentals of managed health care systems, including risk arrangements, compensation, incentives, quality assurance, financing, and public programs. Labor Management Relations in Government. The role of the administrator as a focal point in social change and the management of the conflict which occurs. Perspectives on the negotiation and bargaining process will be reviewed. Research Process in Nursing.
Emphasis is on critical analysis of research methods applicable to nursing problems.
Applications of theory will be drawn from areas related to business. May not be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 1221 or 1222. Same topics as STAT 1220 with special emphasis on applications to the social and behavioral sciences. May not be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 1220 or 1221.