Background: As a health care manager in any organization, organizational culture and organizational structure are intermingled and have a significant impact on each other. They're essentially two sides of the same coin, shaping the overall functioning and success of an organization. An organization's core values and mission directly influence its structure. A collaborative culture might opt for flat hierarchies, while a hierarchical culture might favor a more top-down approach. Changes in one element can trigger changes in the other. For instance, a cultural shift towards increased collaboration might necessitate modifying the structure to create more cross-functional teams. When organizations recognize this interdependence and actively manage both their culture and structure to achieve their goals, they are more effective. They understand that fostering a healthy and aligned culture can optimize the effectiveness of their structure, and vice versa. Therefore, understanding the relationship will help you navigate the workplace.
DISCUSSION DIRECTIONS: As you reflect on that, develop a scholarly response by addressing the bullet points below. You may use research from sources, such as the course textbook, weekly readings, and online resources. Your response should be between 175-270 words. You must use at least one reference and cite it within the text of your post per APA guidelines. See specifics below under “Resource Requirements”.
Address the following in your initial post:
What impact does organizational culture have on organizational structure in health care? Provide an example.
Describe an ideal organizational culture for a health care organization.