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 Assignment
Chapter 2 of A Primer of Organization Theories in Health Care (pgs. 27 – 47) discusses the following organization theories in health care:
- Structural Contingency Theory
- Resource Dependence Theory
- Institutional Theory
- Population Ecology
- Principal-Agent Theory
- Transaction Cost Economics
- Social Network Theory
- Complexity Theory
Part 1:
Based on your readings and additional research, complete the following:
• Discuss the importance of organizational theory in health care
• Use the below chart to define and identify the pros and cons of each theory in detail.
Sample Solution
