Health organizations are complex human systems which, by virtue of their distinct care mission, have unique behavioral qualities. As such, a firm understanding of organizational theory, behavior, and development is essential for future healthcare leaders and managers who are tasked to facilitate and manage the change that is inevitable in modern organizations.
In a single volume, Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development thoroughly examines organization theory, organization behavior, and organization development in the unique context of the healthcare setting. Each section contains key chapters that address foundations, research, and new directions in these domains. It is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students in health administration, nursing, public health, community health, and health professions courses.
Features:
- Provides many case studies, in-class exercises, discussion points, and graphic models that help facilitate active learning in the classroom.
- Covers topics that are current and cutting edge and incorporates the latest literature on the subject.
- Chapter authors represent leading scholars from health administration, business, public health, management science, public policy, medicine, and education.
