The Conditions of Organization Adaptive Capabilities. Case of Polish Public Hospitals

Abstract

In each phase of adaptation organizations need different capabilities that allow them to adapt to their environment. In the previous article the model of adaptive capabilities was presented and differences in adaptive capabilities between high and low performers were discussed. The primary objective of the study is to identify and examine the key factors influencing the adaptive capabilities of Polish public hospitals that had to respond to a revolutionary environmental change (a redesign of healthcare system). Research indicates that following factors are significant: owners” policy, environment uncertainty, access to resources, leadership capabilities, interorganizational links, change process (pace and sequence), intraorganizational relations, ideology, strategy, decentralization, employees trust in management and their attitude toward change.