Cultural constraints in management theories

Article Abstract:

The theory and practice of management around the world differs from that in the US. US management concepts may be uniquely characterised by the focus away from workers and on managers, individual stress and the stress on market processes. Global management theories should be internationalised to enrich national concepts. Management concepts and practices in mainland China, Russia, Africa, Sout-East Asia, Netherlands, France, Japan, Germany and overseas Chinese countries are described.

International aspects, Practice, Management, Comparative management

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Send in the clowns

Article Abstract:

Laughter has been proven by research to improve patients' psychological and physiological state. Introducing humor into the hospital setting helps reduce patients' anxiety, leads to muscle relaxation and deeper breathing and causes a change in patients' attitudes towards treatment.

Health aspects, Laughter

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What nurses stand for

Article Abstract:

Several stories of how nurses are the often the sole human, caring aspects of hospital treatment are provided. These episodes are contrasted with analysis of the trend toward firing nurses and replacing them with semi-skilled personnel in many corporate hospitals.

Analysis, Appreciation, Nurses, Ethical aspects, Managed care plans (Medical care), Hospitals, Medical ethics, Hospital administration

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