Homework: Organizational Theory, Structure, Change and Culture
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 Homework
Chapter 2 of A Primer of Organization Theories in Health Care (pgs. 27 - 47) discusses the following organization theories in health care:
o Structural Contingency Theory
o Resource Dependence Theory
o Institutional Theory
o Population Ecology
o Principal-Agent Theory
o Transaction Cost Economics
o Social Network Theory
o Complexity Theory
Part I:
Based on your readings and additional research, complete the following:
o Discuss the importance of organizational theory in health care
o Use the below chart to define and identify the pros and cons of each theory in detail.
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Theories
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Structural Contingency
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Resource Dependence
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Institutional
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Population Ecology
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Principal-Agent
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Transaction Cost Economics
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Social Network
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Complexity
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Part II:
In 1 to 2 pages, identify how the theories interact with one another. Provide health care examples in your writing.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.