Transformational Organizations

Group Dynamics and Processes

Donna Wahlmeier

MHA 601

Professor: Martha Plant

August 29, 2011

Group Dynamics and Processes

Teams are often depicted as a group of people sharing leadership of and working together on a specified project, whereas a group (but not a team) consists of individuals who work independently and are led by a strong, focused individual (Johnson, 2009). In the healthcare organization it is important that all people in the group work well together and as a team. To do this one must first know what a group is and what makes a team otherwise there is conflict.

A group is defined as two or more people who interact with each other and share a common purpose (Johnson, 2009). A team is a type of group, therefore all teams are groups, but not all groups are teams. ). Teams are an essential part of any organization, especially within the healthcare organization. Each individual on a team plays a vital role in ensuring that all needs are met, task are completed daily and patients are being cared for properly. Teamwork and collaboration between all health professionals results in high quality clinical care, and increased job satisfaction for staff (Begley, 2009). When team members do not agree on the same goal, conflicts will arise. It is important for healthcare managers to control and management all conflicts within the organization.

In the case study it is noted that Nurse B is having difficulty relating to her team on the surgical unit. Based on the information from Nurse B seems that moral is definitely an issue and her surrounding on the surgical unit. It is also apparent that her desire to be at work is diminishing rapidly as well as her passion for her job. In order for a team to provide quality care moral must run high and the atmosphere must be pleasant. Teams are an essential part of any organization, especially within the healthcare organization. Each individual on a team plays a vital role in ensuring that...