Productivity Management: A Model for Participative Management in Health Care Organizations
Article Abstract:
Health care managers need to find ways to increase productivity in light of increasing medical costs, government reimbursement problems and high labor costs. In the past, health care managers have placed little emphasis on productivity concerns and thus have little expertise in this area. Participative management can be used effectively in the health care field to increase productivity. Phase one of a participative program involves gaining management and financial support and employee participation. Education and training systems need to be developed as well as productivity measurement standards and data collecting systems in phase two. The model presented provides for feedback on both individual and program performance in productivity management. Communication and involvement of all personnel are the keys to a successful participation program.
Publication Name: Health Care Management Review
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0361-6274
Year: 1984
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Personal strategies for maximizing your value in an uncertain future
Article Abstract:
The need to adopt alternative management approaches as retaliatory measures against corporate downsizing prompted the rise of organizational management. In order to maintain competence in a highly-dynamic environment, managers must be able to enhance their emotional intelligence and maintain flexibility amidst changes. They are also advised to excel in various business initiatives such as information technology, marketing, finance human resource management and accounting.
Publication Name: Hospital Material Management Quarterly
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0192-2262
Year: 1997
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