Chaos and Complexity Theory in Health Care Assignment
Chaos and Complexity Theory in Health Care: Based on this week’s readings and what has been presented on organizational theory, respond to the following:
Do chaos theory and complexity theory have any place in health care systems? Why or why not?
Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.
Post your response by Day 3 of this week. Respond by Day 7 to at least two colleagues’ postings. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details.
Application Assignment: Organizational and Change Theory Paper: Chaos and Complexity Theory in Health Care
Based on the theories of organizational and change management presented in the text and this week’s readings, analyze a change that has happened at your place of employment, including how effectively this change was handled. Write a 2–3 page paper addressing how well the change process worked. As a nurse leader, what would you have done differently to make the change more effective?
Due by Day 7 of Week 3. See the Week 2 Application area for complete instructions.
Virtual Practicum Team Discussion
Practicum Activities:Apply Change Theory to the Proposed Change
In week one, you formulated some initial ideas about a Leadership Change Project. You discussed possible change projects with your manager.
This week has presented information on change, change management, and how an organization’s mission, vision, and values are reflected in its strategic plan. Using the information presented in the resources, complete the following two activities with the guidance of your instructor.
Your instructor has assigned you to apply change theory to the proposed change. Check for consistency between the proposed change and the mission/vision/values/strategic plan for the agency. Read more about change theory in your textbook.
Please address the following:
Which theory will you use as a framework for your change project and why?
Is there consistency between the proposed change and the mission, vision, and values of the agency?
If so, describe.
If not, how will you address the inconsistencies?
Post your response to this Discussion by Day 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings by Day 7.