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Running head: [SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS] 1 Applying Organizational Behavior Theories to Address Challenges at Unity Healthcare Louisiana State University Shreveport

[SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS] 2 Table of Contents Abstract ................................................................................................................................ 3 Applying Organizational Behavior Theories to Address Challenges at Unity Healthcare..4 References ............................................................................................................................ 9

[SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS] 3 Abstract This comprehensive paper delves into the multifaceted business conduct challenges confronted by Unity Healthcare, a prominent multi-specialty hospital, in the wake of the ongoing global health crisis. The study focuses on a spectrum of issues ranging from communication breakdowns and cross-functional conflicts to the pervasive problem of employee burnout and resistance towards technology adoption. By synthesizing pertinent theories and concepts from the field of organizational behavior, this research strives to unearth the root causes of these challenges while concurrently proposing effective solutions. In the contemporary healthcare landscape, Unity Healthcare's experiences provide valuable insights for both prospective and incumbent leaders. The challenges addressed in this paper serve as a microcosm of the broader issues faced by organizations navigating turbulent times. As Unity Healthcare grapples with the confluence of change and crisis, this paper offers a compelling narrative for HR management strategies, elucidating the critical role played by effective leadership and organizational adaptation in surmounting obstacles and fostering sustainable growth. It is our hope that the findings and recommendations presented herein will serve as a beacon for leaders navigating the intricate terrain of change management in times of crisis.

[SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS] 4 Applying Organizational Behavior Theories to Address Challenges at Unity Healthcare Introduction Amidst the worldwide public health crisis in our time, Unity Healthcare is on the front lines of the industry facing a host of challenges. The current health crisis has presented this multi-specialty hospital with an iron gantlet to deal with a host of challenges; these challenges require creative and strategic responses. While it remains to be seen where Unity Healthcare will end up amidst these choppy waters, it is clear as day that applying principles gleaned from organizational behavior theories would create a lighthouse pointing these stormy waters toward calmer and less tumultuous waters. These issues echo throughout the twists and tunnels of Unity Healthcare, from top to bottom of the organization. Health care delivery has been plagued with inconsistent efficiency and effectiveness due to communication gaps. The discord sown among departments has led to collaboration going awry and could endanger patients. Employee burnout is an underlying, systemic challenge that permeates the organization, taking a significant toll on employee well- being and calling into question the very core of Unity Healthcare’s mission to deliver exceptional care. Meanwhile, resistance to transformative technology could hinder innovation and stagnate competition at the expense of the hospital. While these challenges are challenging, they are not impossible. Unity healthcare can tap into the deep well to use Organizational behavior theories on path to heal and revitalize them. In this paper, we take a plunge into the complexity of challenges and their reasons. It hopes to deconstruct the complicated challenges Unity Healthcare faces, as well as give practical and actionable recommendations. By doing this, we aim to provide the leadership of tomorrow as well as of today with theoretical bases to better understand the role organizational behavior

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