Borkowski, Nancy,

Organizational behavior in health care / Nancy Borkowski, DBA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, Professor, Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. - Third edition. - xii, 445 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview and history of organizational behavior -- Diversity and cultural competency in health care -- Attitudes and perceptions -- Workplace communication -- Content theories of motivation -- Process theory of motivation -- Attribution theory and motivation -- Power, politics, and influence -- Trait and behavioral theories of leadership -- Contingency and situational models of leadership -- Contemporary leadership theories and leadership development -- Stress in the workplace and stress management -- Decision making -- Conflict management and negotiation skills -- Overview of group dynamics -- Groups -- Work teams and team buildings -- Organizational development -- Managing resistance to change.

9781284051049 (paper) 1284051048 (paper)


Health Services Administration.
Group Processes.
Health Personnel--psychology.
Organizational Culture.
Personnel Management.

RA971.35 / .B67 2016

362.110683 / BNO

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