ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY, STRUCTURE, CHANGE, & CULTURE
Organizational Theory, Structure, Change, & Culture
Assignment Overview
Organizational structure is a key factor in the success of an organization. Moreover, organizational theories assist in addressing business needs successfully by highlighting specific organizational problems and how a suitable structure can deal with them. As a health care professional, you should have a keen understanding of various organizational theories in order to apply them as needed for the success of your organization and/or department.
Case Assignment
Chapter 2 of A Primer of Organization Theories in Health Care (pgs. 27 – 47) discusses the following organization theories in health care:
Part 1:
Based on your readings and additional research, complete the following:
Theories | Definition | Pros | Cons |
Structural Contingency | |||
Resource Dependence | |||
Institutional | |||
Population Ecology | |||
Principal-Agent | |||
Transaction Cost Economics | |||
Social Network | |||
Complexity |
Part 2:
In 1-2 pages, identify how the theories interact with one another. Provide health care examples in your writing.
Your scholarly paper should include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Assignment Expectations