When comparing the differences between horizontal and vertical organizations, there is one name that towers above all others: Alfred P. Sloan. Before Sloan, all businesses generally had a vertical ...

The structure of an organization refers to the hierarchy within a company. It defines the concept of subordinates who collaborate to accomplish stated goals. The organization's goals and culture ...

At a recent event in Chicago, Suzette Jaskie, president and CEO of MedAxiom Consulting, and three service line leaders representing different hospitals from across the country — Christine Bent, senior ...

Do you find leading your organization to be a constant balancing act? Sometimes you're giving people flexibility to link up and learn, to "be their best"— but then you're pushing them to the limit, ...

Horizontal consolidation in the hospital industry has gained momentum in the United States despite concerns over rising costs and lower quality. Hospital systems frequently point to potential gains in ...