Prior to answering the study guide questions please complete the following steps. It will assist you greatly in completing the assignment task.
A. Please the materials provided electronically for this module
B. Review the lecture power point slides
Concepts Understanding
1) Describe in general terms why organizational design is important to the organization.
2) Define and describe the life cycle stages of an organization.
3) Describe reasons why an organization might be in a state of decline.
4) Describe the differences between a centralized and decentralized organizational system. Why might an organization choose to be either centralized or decentralized and describe the advantages or disadvantages of each.
5) Describe the characteristics of functional, divisional and matrix organizational structures?
6) Define span of control and its impact on the hierarchy of an organizational structure.
7) Describe the differences and characteristics among bureaucratic, mechanisitic and organic organizational systems.
8) Articulate some of the trends occurring in organizational structure.
9) What is âorganizational cultureâ and what is the desired effect of an organizational culture?
10) Describe âobservable cultureâ and provide examples of elements of observable culture.
11) Describe methods of measuring organizational culture.
Concepts Implementation
Assume that you have just inherited a muti-site existing clinic system as a new CEO. The organization has had declining revenues for five straight years and has not implemented an innovative product or service line during that time. From the readings and lecture develop a plan for how you intend to return the system to profitability. Remember you are the CEO so your plan should focus on things that you can implement.
Sample Solution
Those people held under mental health legislation the principle of consent continue to apply for condition not related to the mental disorder. Nurses who are involved in the care or treatment of patients detained under the relevant mental health legislation, must ensure that they are aware of the circumstances and safeguards needed for providing treatment and care without consent (NMC, 2011) The similarity between Adult and Child branch In both Adult and Mental Health settings seeking consent is part of a respectful relationship, regardless of the patientâs age, gender, culture, background and race. Therefore, consent may be withdrawn at any time, even after signing a consent form.. Another similarity is that when asking consent the healthcare professional has to identify whether the person is able to understand what is being said and the personâs state of mind. This is where patients are competent and free from mental illness. Communication difficulties may arise if a patientâs first language is not English, or with those who are deaf. In a case where a patient is deaf, the healthcare professional would have to communicate with them in sign language. Gaining consent is a way to promote the health of patients. In term of life and death the healthcare professional must act kindly and considerately for the childâs health if they are unable to get in touch with childâs parents. (Department of Health 2003) CONCLUSION Seeking consent is something that is important in the healthcare sector. It is important that all healthcare professionals realise the importance of following the procedure at all times as otherwise there can be legal implications. Respect on behalf of both patient and professional should lie at the heart of every decision taken. Clarity of explanation is important in order to allow the patient or someone acting on their behalf, to make an informed choice. Those involved in healthcare have a serious responsibility in ensuring that the information they offer patients is factually accurate and takes into account any differences in opinion, race, religion age or other factors. Consent increases patientsâ power to make an informed choice about their situation and treatment and puts safeguards in place for both the professionals and the patient involved which should lead to the best course of action.>
Those people held under mental health legislation the principle of consent continue to apply for condition not related to the mental disorder. Nurses who are involved in the care or treatment of patients detained under the relevant mental health legislation, must ensure that they are aware of the circumstances and safeguards needed for providing treatment and care without consent (NMC, 2011) The similarity between Adult and Child branch In both Adult and Mental Health settings seeking consent is part of a respectful relationship, regardless of the patientâs age, gender, culture, background and race. Therefore, consent may be withdrawn at any time, even after signing a consent form.. Another similarity is that when asking consent the healthcare professional has to identify whether the person is able to understand what is being said and the personâs state of mind. This is where patients are competent and free from mental illness. Communication difficulties may arise if a patientâs first language is not English, or with those who are deaf. In a case where a patient is deaf, the healthcare professional would have to communicate with them in sign language. Gaining consent is a way to promote the health of patients. In term of life and death the healthcare professional must act kindly and considerately for the childâs health if they are unable to get in touch with childâs parents. (Department of Health 2003) CONCLUSION Seeking consent is something that is important in the healthcare sector. It is important that all healthcare professionals realise the importance of following the procedure at all times as otherwise there can be legal implications. Respect on behalf of both patient and professional should lie at the heart of every decision taken. Clarity of explanation is important in order to allow the patient or someone acting on their behalf, to make an informed choice. Those involved in healthcare have a serious responsibility in ensuring that the information they offer patients is factually accurate and takes into account any differences in opinion, race, religion age or other factors. Consent increases patientsâ power to make an informed choice about their situation and treatment and puts safeguards in place for both the professionals and the patient involved which should lead to the best course of action.>
