The reading this week is about organizational structures. Health care organizations are often identified as Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS). Why are they referred to that way (see the textbook pages 106-109)?
Organizational structure has a large effect on the organization and employees. The following factors are important and can be affected by the organizational structure:
Organizational Climate
Job Satisfaction
Organizational Commitment
Magnet Status of Organizations
Workplace Empowerment
Healthy Work Environment
think about the CAS and think about the factors listed above. How are these factors connected to organizational structure? What do you believe is the best type of organizational structure that will foster a healthy work environment? Reviewing the peer reviewed articles will help you answer this question. Module 4 Articles to Review
