Organization theory. Analyzing health care organizations.

Publication/Presentation Date

2-1-1997

Abstract

Organization theory (OT) is a tool that can be applied to analyze and understand health care organizations. Transaction cost theory is used to explain, in a unifying fashion, the myriad changes being undertaken by different groups of constituencies in health care. Agency theory is applied to aligning economic incentives needed to ensure Integrated Delivery System (IDS) success. By using tools such as OT, a clearer understanding of organizational changes is possible.

Volume

23

Issue

2

First Page

21

Last Page

23

ISSN

0898-2759

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

10164970

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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