Due to the vast size and complexity of the U.S. health care system--the nation's largest employer--health care managers face a myriad of unique challenges such as labor shortages, caring for the uninsured, cost control, and quality improvement. Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Design, Second Edition was written to provide health services administration students, managers, and other professionals with an in-depth analysis of the theories and concepts of organizational behavior and organization theory while embracing the uniqueness and complexity of the healthcare industry. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Using an applied focus, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the essential topics in organizational behavior and organization theory from the healthcare manager's perspective.--Publisher description.
This book explores theories of organizational design, leadership, and management and the social psychology of organizations as they apply to healthcare.
Thoroughly updated, the Fourth Edition offers: - Two chapters addressing demographic shifts and cultural competency and their importance for ensuring the delivery of high quality care (Ch. 2 & 3) - New chapter on change management and ...
This is one of the few collections that offers case studies specific to the theories of organizational behavior, within the healthcare setting.Case studies topics include chapters such as "' I Don't Want to Get Fired, But.
Through chapter cases, activities, and questions that reinforce essential concepts, this book explores theories of organizational design, leadership, and management and the social psychology of organizations as they apply to healthcare. --
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This book is intended for those interested in a systematic understanding of organizational principles, practices, and insights pertinent to the management of health services organizations. While based in state of...
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"This book examines the theories of organizational design, leadership, management, and social psychology as they apply to health services"--
This book thoroughly examines organization theory, organization behavior, and organization development in the unique context of the healthcare setting.