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Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development

Author(s): James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MS, Professor of Health Administration and International Health, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763750534
  • ISBN-10:0763750530
  • Paperback    423 pages      © 2009
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Health organizations are complex human systems which, by virtue of their distinct care mission, have unique behavioral qualities. As such, a firm understanding of organizational theory, behavior, and development is essential for future healthcare leaders and managers who are tasked to facilitate and manage the change that is inevitable in modern organizations.

In a single volume, Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development thoroughly examines organization theory, organization behavior, and organization development in the unique context of the healthcare setting. Each section contains key chapters that address foundations, research, and new directions in these domains. It is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students in health administration, nursing, public health, community health, and health professions courses.

Features:

  • Provides many case studies, in-class exercises, discussion points, and graphic models that help facilitate active learning in the classroom. 
  • Covers topics that are current and cutting edge and incorporates the latest literature on the subject. 
  • Chapter authors represent leading scholars from health administration, business, public health, management science, public policy, medicine, and education.

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PART I :  ORGANIZATION THEORY

 

Ch 1  Learning about Organizations

          James A. Johnson & Peter C. Olden

Ch 2  Anatomy and Physiology of Theory

           M. Nicholas Coppola

Ch 3  Classical Theories of Organization

           Peter C. Olden & Mark L. Diana

Ch 4  Modern Theories of Organization

          Mark L. Diana & Peter C. Olden 

Ch 5  Complexity and Postmodern Theory

           Reuben R. McDaniel, Jr. & Michelle E. Jordan

 

PART II :   ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR AND DYNAMIC

 

Ch 6   Individual Behavior and Motivation

           Mary S. O’Shaughnessey

Ch 7  Group Dynamics

           Lana V Ivanitskaya, Sharon Glazer, & Dmitry A. Erofeev

Ch 8    Power and Politics 

            Lee W. Bewley

Ch 9  Conflict and Interpersonal Relations

            Gerald R. Ledlow

Ch 10  Leadership Theory and Influence

            Gerald R. Ledlow & M. Nicholas Coppola

Ch 11  Leadership and Transformation

             Gerald R. Ledlow, M. Nicholas Coppola, & Mark A. Cweik

Ch 12  Decision Making and Communication

            Gerald Ledlow & James Stephens

Ch 13  Culture, Values, and Ethics

             Rupert M. Evans, Sr.

Ch 14  Stakeholder Dynamics

            M. Nicholas Coppola, Dawn Erckenbrack, & Gerald R. Ledlow

Ch 15  Organizational Dysfunction and Pathology

             David R. Graber

 

PART III:  ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE

 

Ch 16  Transformational Change and Development

            James Whitlock

Ch 17  Team  Buildingand Development

            Jo-Ann Costa

Ch 18  Physician Leadership and Development

            Sudha Xirasagar

Ch 19  Governance and Board Development

            Dennis G. Erwin & Andrew N. Garman

Ch 20  Organization Development for Terrorism and Disaster

            Ahmed Adu-Oppong, Gerald R. Ledlow, Mark A. Cwiek,

            James A. Johnson, & M. Nicholas Coppola

Ch 21 Organization Development and the Future

            James A. Johnson

 

 

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James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MS-Professor of Health Administration and International Health, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

James A. Johnson, PhD is a medical social scientist and a Professor in the Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University and Adjunct Professor at Auburn University-Montgomery. He was previously Chair of the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He teaches courses in organizational behavior and development, international health, systems thinking, and community health. Dr. Johnson's publications include 100 articles and 10 books on a wide range of health care issues. He is past editor of the Journal of Healthcare Management published by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and past editor of the Journal of Management Practice. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and currently serves on the scientific advisory board of the National Diabetes Trust Foundation. Dr Johnson has traveled to and worked in 21 different countries. He also works with the World Health Organization in Geneva , Switzerland and has involved many students in this activity. He completed his PhD in organizational behavior and development at Florida State University.

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  • "Covers all aspects of the course; an excellent text for nursing graduate students."

    —Anita C. Reinhardt, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, New Mexico State University
     

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