Organizational Agility and Teamwork as Perceived by Nursing Staff at Main Mansoura University Hospital

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1 Demonstrator of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Mansoura University,

2 Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Mansoura University

3 Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Mansoura University,

Abstract

Background: Organizational agility and teamwork are very important elements for achieving desired organizational
success and existence of any organization especially healthcare organizations. Aim: to assess the relationship between
organizational agility and teamwork as perceived by nursing staff at Main Mansoura University Hospital. Methods: A
descriptive, correlational design was utilized with a sample of (235) nursing staff at Main Mansoura University hospitals.
Tools of data collection were Organizational Agility Survey and TeamSTEPPS Attitudes Questionnaire. Results: Nearly
half of studied sample (47.2%) had a moderate level of perception toward organizational agility and nearly two thirds of
them (59.6%) had a good perception toward teamwork. There was statistically significant positive relationship found
between organizational agility and teamwork. Conclusion: There was statistically significant positive relationship found
between organizational agility and teamwork at Main Mansoura University Hospital. Recommendations: Enhance the
culture of teamwork by creating workshops and continuing education programs that focus on the teamwork in order to
improve reciprocal relationships and increase involvement among nursing staff. Build a trust relationship between
nursing administration and nursing staff and provide them with needed support so they may be more engaged with their
organization. Improve nursing staff readiness to change by conveying the goals, methods, and steps involved in
implementing new innovations and technology.
 

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