Organizational Behavior and Theory in Healthcare: Leadership Perspectives and Management Applications

1st Edition

Stephen L. Walston, Ph.D., FACHE
eISBN-13: 9781567938449

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In the dynamic and demanding field of healthcare, managers face a unique set of challenges. They lead complex organizations characterized by ever-changing relationships and reporting structures. They interact daily with personnel representing multiple specialties and different professional cultures. To be successful, healthcare leaders must be able to manage these complicated relationships. This book explores theories of organizational design, leadership, and management and the social psychology of organizations as they apply to healthcare. The author, drawing on years of experience as a hospital CEO, uses real-world scenarios to illustrate the management practices that enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Through chapter cases, activities, and questions that reinforce essential concepts, readers will gain an understanding of not only theory but also how the interrelationships of people, organizations, and structures drive the success of a healthcare organization. Organizational Behavior and Theory in Healthcare provides in-depth coverage of the following concepts and more:

Sold By Health Admin Press
ISBNs 1567938425, 9781567938425, 9781567938449, 1567938426
Publish Year 2016
Language English
Number of Pages 480
Edition 1st
Website www.ache.org/publications/product.aspx?pc=2323