Discussion 3 (Chapter 12-Organizational structure)

Organizational Structure

Instructions:

1.Obtain a chart of the administrative organization from where you work.

o If it is in a hospital, it should cover from the CEO down through the middle management or equivalent if it is another type of business. ***(I work in a hospital setting as a Registered Nurse)***

o If it is a small business and you cannot locate a chart, then make a chart showing the relationship of the employees and the person in charge, or possibly an owner of the business.

Scan the chart and save the file.

2.Attach the chart and then describe the organization with the terms that are introduced in Chapter 12.

3.If you work within the structure, describe the functionality of the system and any other observations you would like to add.

4.Please respond to at least one (1) of your classmate's posting.

5.View rubric for grading.

The rubric is as follows:

1)Has two postings-one answering the question (s) & one commenting classmate's posting.

2) Directly and completely answered the question (s)

3) Clearly and accurately explained your response to your classmate (agree/disagree)

4) Comment exceeds the minimum of "I agree" or "Good work."

The book we are using for this course is :

Title: Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing

Authors: Bessie L. Marquis & Carol J. Huston

Edition: 9th ed. (2017)

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

ISBN: 978-1496349798