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The systematic analysis of how organizations and their component parts act
and interact. Organizational theory is based largely on the systematic
investigation of the effectiveness of specific organizational designs in
achieving their purpose. Organizational theory development is a process of
creating knowledge to understand the effect of identified factors, such as
(1) organizational culture; (2) organizational technology, which is defined as
all the work being carried out; and (3) organizational structure or
organizational development.
Role Theory
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, Considers behavioral expectations based on roles, role expectations, and
role behavior.
The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) publication Nursing: Scope and Standards
of Practice
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Establishes the foundation for nursing competencies. It is an important
resource for every registered nurse. This resource helps define the scope
of practice for nurses at all levels. Included are 17 standards of practice
regarding competent nursing practice and professionalism within all levels,
settings, populations, and specialties.
Reveals the main objectives of the organization and what goods or services it offers.
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Mission
Paternalism
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Entails a partial decision being made for someone, rather than that person
making his or her own decisions. This usually occurs when the decider does
not have sufficient data or expertise.
,The National Labor Relations Act of 1935
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Federal legislation regarding collective bargaining or unionization. It was
created to define and protect collective bargaining. The regulatory agency
for this legislation is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Attributes Characterizing Change Agents
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-Commitment to a better way
-Courage to challenge power bases and norms
-Go beyond role, take initiative, think outside the box
-Persona
-Caring
-Humility
-Sense of humor
First Order Change
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Temporary or superficial changes within a system that do not alter the basic
organization of the system itself. (Planned)
*Unfreezing, moving, and refreezing
, Key Traits of a Follower
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-Yields to leader when he or she is doing the right thing
-Has the courage and integrity to talk to a leader who is doing something
wrong or headed in the wrong direction
-Uses assertiveness to accomplish outcomes
-Asks questions if directions are unclear or not patient-focused
-Works well with others, adding value to the work
-Carries their own work and helps others when able
-Speaks and acts with integrity
Nurse Managers must be Competent In:
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-Critical thinking
-Reasoning and judgment
-Planning
-Decision-making
-Collaborating
-Working with interdisciplinary teams
-Leadership
Accommodating
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People neglect their own needs, goals, and concerns (unassertive) while
trying to satisfy those of others (cooperative). This approach has an element