This document outlines objectives and topics around organizational effectiveness. The key points are:
- Organizational effectiveness is defined as the degree to which objectives and goals are achieved. Effectiveness means "doing the right thing". Efficiency takes resources used into account.
- The purpose is to review assessing organizational performance, compare quality assurance approaches, and describe strategies for effective healthcare organizations.
- Effectiveness is determined by factors like clear authority, discipline, and employee satisfaction. Effectiveness and efficiency influence each other.
- Managers can foster effectiveness through skills like problem-solving, change adaptation, and employee engagement. Various approaches can measure effectiveness including goals, systems, constituencies, and competing values.