Organizational Behavior In Health Care - Softcover

Borkowski, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284051048 ISBN 13: 9781284051049

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

The U.S. health care industry continues to grow and change dramatically. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, the industry has experienced some of the most dynamic changes that health care managers have seen. In the coming years, more system-wide changes will occur as we continue our push forward to achieve value-based health care. Health care managers are quickly learning that what worked in the past may not work in the future. Organizational Behavior in Health Care, Third Edition is specifically written for health care managers who are on the front lines every day, motivating and leading others in a constantly changing, complex environment. Designed for graduate-level study, this book introduces the reader to the behavioral science literature relevant to the study of individual and group behavior, specifically in healthcare organizational settings. Using an applied focus, it provides a clear and concise overview of the essential topics in organizational behavior from the healthcare manager's perspective. The Third Edition offers: * More application examples of the theories and concepts throughout all chapters * New and updated case studies * Diversity chapter updated for recent demographic changes affecting the industry * Contemporary leadership chapter broadened to include collaborative leadership characteristics and skill set

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Borkowski, DBA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA-Professor, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama Dr. Nancy Borkowski has over 17 years as an academician serving in faculty positions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Florida International University and St. Thomas University. In addition, Dr. Borkowski has over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry holding executive positions in physician practice management and managed care. Dr. Borkowski is a two time past recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executive s Southern Florida Senior Career Healthcare Executive Award. Dr. Borkowski is a certified public accountant and holds Fellow status with both the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Dr. Borkowski is a nationally recognized author with the first edition of her book Organizational Behavior in Health Care being referred to as one of the most significant advances in the field of health services administration which was awarded the AJN 2005 Book of the Year Award for nursing leadership and management. Her work has been published in Leadership in Health Services, Group & Organization Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Health Care Management Review, Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, Journal of Health Administration Education, Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, International Journal of Public Administration, and various other journals. Dr. Borkowski teaches leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic management and is a past recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executives Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Borkowski continues to consult with and serve on many healthcare companies boards. In 2009, she received the Follmer Bronze Merit Award from HFMA and in 2012, Dr. Borkowski was presented ACHE s Exemplary Service Award for providing significant leadership and contributions to further professional excellence at the chapter, regional and/or national levels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1284051048
• ISBN 13: 9781284051049
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 446