Various Theories
Culture & Organizational Values
Organizational Goals
Organizational Layers
100
Under this theory, organizational approaches are often contingent on socio-enviornmental factors, many of which are outside the organizational control. This theory encourages organizations to pass through a series of steps during innovation.
What is the Stage Theory.
100
The personality and characteristics that distinguish an organization from other organizations, and that influence the behavior of the people in the organization. Ex. The generally accepted flexibility of HSC board members to arrive late or leave early during the board meeting.
What is organizational climate.
100
Burke Health System has a goal to be Health Care Reform compliant by 2014. In order to successfully implement this massive change, what organizational change theory should they use?
What is the Stage Theory.
100
These people are vital aspects to any organization but are found in its outer-most layer. They have interests in what the organization does, and may or may not have the power to influence the organization to protect their interests.
Who are stakeholders.
200
This theory is defined as the application of behavioral sciences to improve the institutions effectiveness, and it has the dual goals of improving institutional performance and improving the “quality of work life.” The organizations ‘climate,’ ‘culture,’ and ‘capacity’ operate as three primary components of this theory.
What is the Organizational Development Theory.
200
The assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of an organization and that operate unconsciously. Ex. HSC employees wanted to do more for the families of the children, so they proposed the creation of an on-site butterfly garden where they host events for grieving families. The events have become special traditions in the organization.
What is organizational culture.
200
UPMC and Highmark Insurance both have a goal to remain profitable and supply quality care for patients while increasing their market share. Currently, things are not going well between the two parties on working out a new deal. What theory would help ease this situation?
What is the Interorganizational Relations Theory.
200
A health professional in your organization applies health promotion strategies at appropriate levels of the organization and directs some simultaneously. This practitioner most likely understands what about your organization?
What is ecology.
300
This theory is branch of organizational theory that focuses on how organizations work together. Under this theory, some of the benefits organizations will realize include access to new information, ideas, materials, and other resources
What is the Interorganizational Relations Theory
300
The optimal level of functioning of an organization's subsystems. Ex. HSC's Pediatric Center is capable of providing services for 100 inpatients, but their normal operating level is about 60 inpatients at a time.
What is organizational capacity.
300
The Board of Directors at Ginsberg Health Care notice a lot of turnover in their nursing department. Based on surveys, a majority of staff feel neglected and under appreciated. In order to reduce turnover, a new goal of improving morale and the department's culture is enacted. What theory assists in this process?
What is the Organizational Development Theory.
300
These people are important actors at the adoption and early implementation stage of an innovation.
Who are mid-level managers.
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