Assignment:
In the tale of two units, Unit B functioned much more smoothly that Unit A. Identify the macro- level coordination mechanisms being used in Unit B that were not used in Unit A. What is the nature of task interdependence among staff in the patient care units in the " tale of two units"?
Why is the hierarchical structure limited in its capability to facilitate coordination in health care organizations?
How can managers distinguish a motivational problem from other factors that affect an individual's performance, e.g. a systems problem?
If you wanted to implement a Must Haves program in your organization, what elements would you include in your implementation plan? What metrics would you use to measure the success of the initiative?