Human Resources > Organizational Accountability & Structure

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Learning Objectives:

Undergraduate students should be able to

1. Define accountability
2. Describe ways in which healthcare organizations are structured to ensure accountability
3. Define matrix management

Graduate students should be also able to

1. Discuss behavioral theories underlying accountability in the workplace
2. Discuss the association between accountability and organizational effectiveness
3. Contrast structures of accountability in healthcare organizations with those of non-clinical organizations
4. Compare management of contractors with management of employees
5. Analyze the use of contracting out for employees or for management of the HR function
6. Explain the role of the board in human resources management