An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of Contemporary Managerial Philosophies in a Hospital Operational Setting
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2002
Description
The new realities of the healthcare marketplace are forcing healthcare decision makers to implement innovative operational philosophies, techniques, and tools that were proven in other industries to enhance the effectiveness of their organization. This study examines the acceptance and effectiveness of these philosophies, techniques, and tools in a hospital operational setting. The impact of implementation on operational and strategic outcomes is examined for 108 hospitals. Overall, the results of this study appear to indicate that certain quality improvement philosophies, techniques, and tools have been successful when applied in a hospital operational setting.
Citation Information
Yasin, Mahmoud M.; Zimmerer, Linda W.; Miller, Phillip; and Zimmerer, Thomas W.. 2002. An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of Contemporary Managerial Philosophies in a Hospital Operational Setting. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance. Vol.15(6). 268-276. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860210442038 PMID: 12500652 ISSN: 0952-6862