A Study to Determine the Administrative Organizational Structure of the Charlton-Methodist Hospital, A Branch of Methodist Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Abstract
The problem in this study was to determine the appropriate organizational structure for the administrative staff of Charlton-Methodist Hospital, the first branch of the Methodist Hospital of Dallas System. Data was collected from interviews with the executive administrative staff and department chiefs of the Methodist Hospital of Dallas system, in addition to investigating the files of the hospital to determine the philosophy and concept of operations of the branch unit. Certain trends and models were developed from a review of published literature as well as organizational and development studies done for several hospital systems presently in operation. It was determined that present systems, and the branches of these systems, cover the entire spectrum from centralized to completely decentralized organizational structures and management styles. The administration of the Methodist Hospital of Dallas System intended to extend service into new areas at maximum economy by capitalizing on existing facilities and expertise of management. This objective would best be accomplished by structuring the Charlton-Methodist Hospital in a moderately decentralized form.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 16, 1975
- Accession Number
- AD1207840
Entities
People
- William R. Crites