Critically discuss the organisational structure of the Whitlam Memorial Hospital (WMH) in the following case study.

Critically discuss the organisational structure of the Whitlam Memorial Hospital (WMH) in the following case study.
This assessment requires students to critically discuss the organisational structure of the Whitlam Memorial Hospital (WMH) in the following case study. Details: Case Study Background information: Whitlam Memorial Hospital (WMH), a 130-bed community hospital situated in the outer suburbs of Sydney, has provided general acute medical, surgical, obstetric and emergency services to the local community. Over the last 10 years, the population of the area has increased significantly to include a much larger proportion of young families and a significant number of retirement villages. The hospital has reviewed the needs of this growing community and is changing its range of services in response to that review. To deal with these changes the WMH has the budget to redevelop the hospital facilities and restructure the organisation to provide a focus on the health needs of the growing population and to provide a number of specialty services including cancer, paediatric, cardiovascular, renal services, trauma services, aged care and community services. The bed numbers will increase to 250, with an increase in the capacity for community-based clinics in the specialties. The Vision statement of the hospital is to Provide health experiences that are able to respond to the changing needs of the community The stated mission of the restructured hospital is to provide highest quality, specialist health care in partnership with patients, carers, the community at large and other health care providers. The overall strategic goals of the new organisation are to develop high performing, multidisciplinary teams within the specialist services in order to provide high quality, patient-centred care that is effective, efficient and able to respond to the changing health needs of the population. The existing hospital has a traditional, functional (bureaucratic) organisational structure but the management team is currently reviewing alternative organisational structures which might better suit the changing internal and external environments of the organisation and have the potential to improve communication and collaboration across teams and accountability for resource utilisation, quality of care and patient outcomes. Instructions: After reading the case study above and using the course materials and essential readings, develop a short (1500 word), critical essay-style discussion paper that discusses the strengths and limitations of the current organisational structure in relation to the vision, mission and goals of the WMH. Students are required to identify an organisational structure that might better support the vision, mission and goals of the WMH, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of this new organisational structure and why it might be a better fit for this hospital. ***This assessment needs a separate REFERECE LIST which contain 10 5-year-old references in APA style and in-text reference. Issue to address: These Issues are the minimum issues which must be addressed in this assessment: The 4 major issues are: Definition of organisational structure and the reason for their importance Description of the functional structure Strengths and weaknesses of the functional structure and relate it to the WMH case study Description of the new structure you wish to suggest and its strengths and weaknesses in relation to the WMH case study Definition and discussion of Mission, vision and goals (MVG) and link the WMH MVG to the old and new structure Marking Criteria: Criteria 1: – Content and relevance of analysis and discussion Clearly addresses the assignment topic succinctly describing the four key issues outlined in the assignment description. All discussion is appropriately applied to the case study: Outstanding answer: Demonstrated very clear understanding of the concepts related to the four key issues and their application to the case study. Shows critical insights into the topic & draws appropriate conclusions. (13-15 Marks) Criteria 2: – Critical use of literature Uses relevant resource material from the recommended readings and other appropriate resources in a critical manner: Answer based on module readings. Resource material highly relevant to topic, evidence of critical analysis & synthesis of information. (8.5-10 Marks) Criteria 3: -Structure & Development of assignment Clear structure and logical organization of material including introduction, thesis statement, and assignment bodyis divided into sections with suitable headings & paragraphing, logical flow, well developed arguments: Outstanding structure and organisation including clear thesis statement, use of descriptive headings, logical development and flow of arguments and comprehensive concluding statements. The assignment structure is very unclear or is inappropriate. There is no clearly identifiable thesis or argument. (4.5-5 Marks) Criteria 4: -English expression and grammar Good command of English expression & academic language with accurate spelling& good range of appropriate grammar, punctuation and vocabulary: Outstanding written English expression. Writing clear & concise, accurate spelling, grammar & punctuation. Grammatical choices enhance persuasiveness of arguments. (4.5-5 Marks) Criteria 5: -Presentation & Referencing In-text referencing & reference list accurate and complete according to APA style. Appropriate length, well presented with attention to detail for layout, title, page numbers, reference list and appendices where applicable: Assignment meets high standards of presentation within word limit; includes comprehensive, accurate and consistent in-text referencing and complete and accurate reference list. (4.5-5 Marks) Thank you