Johnson, James A., 1954-

Health organizations : theory, behavior, and development / James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MSc, Professor, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University and Visiting Professor, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Caren C. Rossow, DHA, MSA, RN, FACHE, Assistant Professor, College of Health Sciences, Indiana University. - Second edition. - xvi, 292 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Organization theory and foundations. Introduction to the study of health organizations -- Anatomy and physiology of organization theory -- Classical theories of organization -- Modern theories of organization -- Complexity and postmodern theories of organization -- Organizational leadership theory -- Part 2: Organization behavior and dynamics. Human behavior and motivation in health organizations -- Group dynamics and teams in health organizations -- Power and politics in health organizations -- Conflict theory and interpersonal dynamics in health organizations -- Models of leadership strategy and influence for health organizations -- Decision making, analytics, and communication in health organizations -- Pathology and dysfunction in health organizations -- Diversity and organizational culture in health organizations -- Part 3: Organization development and change. Ethics and values in health organizations -- Physician and clinician leadership in health organizations -- Governance and board development in health organizations -- Organizational change and sustainability in health organizations -- Organization development and crisis management in health organizations


Text in English

9781284109825 (pbk.) 1284109828 (pbk.)

2017019273


Health services administration.
Organizational behavior.
Organizational sociology.

RA971 / .J5444 2019

362.1068 J63