| Understanding and managing organizational change: implications for public health management. | |
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PMID: 20150801 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Managing organizational change has become a significant responsibility of managers. Managing the change process within public health organizations is important because appropriately and systematically managing change is linked to improved organizational performance. However, change is difficult and the change process poses formidable challenges for managers. Managers themselves face increased pressure to respond to environmental influences and provide the necessary leadership to their organizations in the change process. In fact, managing organizational change has become a key competency for healthcare managers. This article addresses the important topic of organizational change in public health organizations. It provides a conceptual foundation for understanding organizational change and its relationship to healthcare organizational performance, and then discusses the types and nature of change, using some examples and evidence from those organizations that have successfully managed change. A framework for guiding public health managers in the change management process is provided. The article concludes with suggested management competencies to establish a change-oriented organization with the culture and capacity for change. |
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Jon M Thompson |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP Volume: 16 ISSN: 1550-5022 ISO Abbreviation: J Public Health Manag Pract Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
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Created Date: 2010-02-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505213 Medline TA: J Public Health Manag Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 167-73 Citation Subset: T |
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Health Services Administration Program, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807, USA. thompsjm@jmu.edu |
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