Read the case The Rocky Road to Patient Satisfaction at Leonard-Griggs (PDF)Links to an external site..

Based on the information in the case, draw an organizational chart for Leonard-Griggs. Include the drawing either within the body of the paper or as an appendix.

Use one of the five organizational structures presented in Chapter 5 of Management of Healthcare Organizations or a variation of one:

• Functional structure
• Divisional structure
• Matrix structure
• Horizontal structure
• Network structure

In the paper, explain about the following and include the organizational chart (described above) as an appendix:

• Explain the rationale for your chart.
• Identify and explain the pros and cons of the organizational structure you selected.
• Consider what you've learned about leadership styles, leadership theories, teamwork, organizational theories, and change theories. How would you apply these concepts to the problems this organization faces?
• Elaborate on what elements of the organization you would change and explain why.
• Would you restructure the organization? Why or why not?