Organizational Transitions Flashcards
What is the definition of an organization according to Robbins and Langton, 2001?
A consciously coordinated social unit, composed of two or more people, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals.
What is the definition of an organization according to Yoder-Wise, 2015?
A collection of individuals brought together in a defined environment to achieve a set of pre-determined objectives.
What are the defining characteristics of organizations?
Social entities Coodination Structure Goals Embedded environment
What are social entities? (As a defining characteristic of organizations)?
Social entities of two or more people who are members of the organization.
What is coordination? (As a defining characteristic of organizations)?
These individuals participate in activities that require coordination and synchronization
What is structure? (As a defining characteristic of organizations)?
Members’ activities create and maintain a structure.
What are goals? (As a defining characteristic of organizations)?
Members work to achieve individual and organizational goals.
What is embedded environment? (As a defining characteristic of organizations)?
Situated within an embedded environment consisting of other organizations, and varied social, economic and political factors.
What are the dimensions of organizations?
Culture Structure Technology Setting People
How is the organizational dimension of culture expressed?
Mission sstatement
Values
Vision statements
Strategic plans
How is the organizational dimension of structure expressed?
Service delivery model
Hours of work
Organizational chart
How is the organizational dimension of technology expressed?
Policies and procedures, staff mix, outsourcing (agency nurses)
Physical resources
Payroll services
How is the organizational dimension of setting expressed?
Physical space -meeting rooms, offices, etc.
Can the new setting handle the change?
How is the organizational dimension of people expressed?
Knowledge, skills, attitudes, staff development
What are the 6 key elements of organizational design?
- Work specialization
- Departmentalization
- Chain of command
- Span of control
- Centralization and decentralization
- Formailzation
