Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Organizing: new ways to harness complexity.

Thomas R Clancy1

  • 1Professional Services, Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA. tom.clancy@mercyic.org

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 20, 2007
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Technology Solutions for Nurse Leaders.

Nursing administration quarterly·2020
Same author

Artificial Intelligence and Nursing: The Future Is Now.

The Journal of nursing administration·2020
Same author

Influence of Patient Characteristics and Psychological Needs on Diabetes Mobile App Usability in Adults With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes: Crossover Randomized Trial.

JMIR diabetes·2019
Same author

Why Cities Survive and Companies Die.

The Journal of nursing administration·2019
Same author

Big Data Cohort Extraction to Facilitate Machine Learning to Improve Statin Treatment.

Western journal of nursing research·2018
Same author

Accountability of Nursing Interventions vs. Severity of Illness Scores for the Hospital Care Cost Of Total Hip Replacement.

Nursing economic$·2018
Same journal

The CNO-CFO Dyad: A Strategic Driver of Organizational Performance.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
Same journal

Elements of Effective Professional Governance: An Integrative Review.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
Same journal

New Nurse Well-Being: Implications for Retention, Job Satisfaction, and Patient Safety.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
Same journal

Virtual Nursing Programs in Acute Care Settings: A Scoping Review of Patient, Nurse, and System-Level Outcomes.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
Same journal

Occupational Fatigue and Cognitive Performance Among Front-Line Nurse Leaders: The Interplay of Personal and Work Factors.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Resilience and Well-Being Among Nurse Leaders: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Narrative Interventions.

The Journal of nursing administration·2026
See all related articles

Complex systems science offers new ways to manage organizations like hospitals. This article explores the concept of organizing from a complex systems viewpoint, extending systems theory applications.

Area of Science:

  • Complex Systems Science
  • Systems Theory
  • Organizational Management

Background:

  • Systems naturally evolve towards increased complexity.
  • Complex systems science provides novel management perspectives for social organizations, including hospitals.
  • This research extends the cross-disciplinary field of systems theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of organizing from a complex systems perspective.
  • To apply complex systems science to traditional management concepts.
  • To continue a series on management principles through the lens of complex systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical analysis.
  • Application of complex systems principles to organizational structures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Exploration of "organizing" within the framework of complex systems.

    • Main Results:

    • The traditional concept of organizing can be re-examined through the principles of complex systems.
    • Understanding organizational complexity is key to effective management.
    • Systems thinking offers a framework for analyzing organizational dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Complex systems science provides valuable insights into organizational organizing.
    • Applying these principles can enhance management strategies in complex environments.
    • Further exploration of management functions through this lens is warranted.