Organizational structure defines the hierarchy within an organization by identifying each job and where it reports to within the organization.
Explain the organizational structure where you work or an organization you are familiar, include an organizational chart, you may remove specific names.
Discuss if the organizational structure supported by theory or not
Describe the formal leadership
Describe the informal leadership
Discuss the importance of informal leadership, is the informal leadership a positive or negative influence?
Reading and Resources
Review chapters 1-3 in Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Deschamps, C., Rinfret, N., Lagacé, M. C., & Privé, C. (2016). Transformational leadership and change: How leaders influence their followers’ motivation through organizational justice. Journal Of Healthcare Management, 61(3), 194-212.
Review chapters 4 & 6 in Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Stewart, K. R. (2017). SBAR, communication, and patient safety: An integrated literature review. Medsurg Nursing, 26(5), 297-305.
Review: IOM Future of Nursing Report
Review: Campaign for Action Resource