A hospital specializing in women's and children's services opened in a mid-sized town. As the organization grew, more staff members were needed to accommodate the new services added
The hospital developed job descriptions, policies, and procedures for the employees working in the new services. This hospital was going through which developmental stage?
a. Birth
b. Youth
c. Maturity
d. Termination
ANS: B
Changes in organizational and decision-making structures are needed to adapt to new complexity. The organization copes by developing job descriptions, programs, policies, and procedures.
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