Week 5: Compare and Contrast Management Methods Paper

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, complete the following:

• Select and describe at a high-level two different healthcare organizations. They may be competitors, providers in different countries, providers of different types of services, or hypothetical providers.
• Describe the different organizational theories used by these organizations.
• Explain the similarities and differences between the two organizations in the following areas:
  • Use of teams
  • Dealing with conflict
  • Commitment to diversity
  • Quality management
  • Human resources recruitment
  • Training and development
  • Leadership techniques used by senior executives
  • Change planning, development, and implementation
  • Risk management and ethical issues
• Analyze the factors that have shaped the organizations in terms of policy, funding, and regulation.
• Clarify the differences between organizational theory, organizational development, and human resources management in healthcare.
• Describe the differences in management of core functions (i.e., operations, financial, marketing, and human resources).
• Analyze the ways in which each organization overcomes barriers to the change.
• Analyze the common characteristics of successful teams and potential barriers.
• Determine the areas where both organizations could make improvements to optimize their performance.

Write a 10-page report in Word format and utilize 6–8 scholarly resources in your research. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

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