HMP 505 Organization Theory
Understanding the workings of organizations at the level of concepts and theories is key to effective leadership. This course addresses three major aspects of organizations from a conceptual basis: technology, structure, and culture. From a better appreciation of how organizations operate, leaders are better able to help their organizations change and adapt to the tumultuous conditions in health care. The major organizational aspects addressed in this course-technology, structure, systems, and culture-must be designed to support the norms and values associated with excellence, safety, and quality, as well as efficiency.