(eBook PDF) Organizational Behavior and Theory in Healthcare: Leadership Perspectives and Management Applications

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1567938418
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1567938418
• Author:  Stephen Walston (Author)

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: Theories of managing people Individual and organizational ethics and values Emotions and stress on the job Attitudes and perceptions Power and influence Leadership styles and their application Organizational culture Decision making and problem solving Group dynamics and teams Managing diversity Conflict management and negotiation Organizational design Strategy and change management The comprehensive content is divided into 20 chapters, each dedicated to a specific topic, allowing instructors to adapt the book easily to their course. A listing of healthcare administration competencies by chapter assists instructors in creating a competency-based curriculum.

table of contents:

Chapter 1 – Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, and Their Importance in Health

Chapter 2 – Theories of Managing People

Chapter 3 – Individual and Organizational Learning

Chapter 4 – Individual and Organizational Ethics and Values

Chapter 5 – Individual and Organizational Motivation

Chapter 6 – Emotions and Stress on the Job

Chapter 7 – Paradigms and Perceptions

Chapter 8 – Power and Influence

Chapter 9 – Leadership Theories and Styles

Chapter 10 – Organizational Culture

Chapter 11 – Developing Employees Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Delegation

Chapter 12 – Performance Management

Chapter 13 – Decision Making

Chapter 14 – Creativity and Innovation

Chapter 15 – Group and Team Dynamics

Chapter 16 – Communication

Chapter 17 – Managing Diversity

Chapter 18 – Conflict Management and Negotiation

Chapter 19 – Organizational Design

Chapter 20 – Strategy and Change Management

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