Organizational culture is the numerous beliefs and values exhibited by a group o

Organizational culture is the numerous beliefs and values exhibited by a group of individuals (Healy, 2017). In recent years, increasing emphasis has been placed on the need to change organizational culture in order to improve healthcare performance. However, the precise function of organizational culture in healthcare policy often remains underspecified and the desirability and feasibility of strategies to be adopted have been called into question (Parmelli, Flodgren, Beyer, Baillie, Schaafsma, & Eccles, 2011). Culture develops over a long period of time which is why it can be so challenging to change. We will explore the concepts in Chapter 7 to explore how we create lasting cultural change.
Sources:
Parmelli, E., Flodgren, G., Beyer, F., Baillie, N., Schaafsma, M. E., & Eccles, M. P. (2011). The effectiveness of strategies to change organisational culture to improve healthcare performance: A systematic review. Implementation Science, 6.
Unit Learning Outcomes
ULO#5: Analyze the importance of a strong, positive culture in healthcare and describe the process of culture development. (CLO3)
ULO#6: Evaluate the steps required to perform a culture audit and how to maintain a positive healthcare culture (CLO3)
ULO#7: Synthesize key leadership skills: Communication, empowerment, innovation, people development. (CLO4)
ULO#13 Understand role of power, influence, and purpose in execution of healthcare delivery. (CLO7)
Directions
The students are expected to carefully read the assignment instructions, then thoroughly and explicitly address each component of the corresponding case study questions.
Case Study Questions
Explain what culture is and why it should be important to a leader.
Name and explain the functions of cultural leadership.
Analyze the role of culture in successful organizations with Cultures of Excellence. Identify a healthcare organization that you believe exemplifies a Culture of Excellence and support with the key components of a cultural foundation of excellence.
What is the role of the leader of a healthcare organization in cultural building?
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