Healthcare Management Control: A Research Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges to healthcare management, requiring a broad understanding of management tools and the interaction between formal control systems and informal power dynamics. This book surveys the literature on management control in healthcare, exploring state-of-the-art models and approaches, highlighting unexplored questions, and offering insights into the advanced academic literature. It is a hands-on guide for aspiring healthcare managers and practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 84 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented healthcare managers with unprecedented challenges that demand a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management tools and the intricate interplay between formal control systems and informal power dynamics within healthcare organizations. Managing healthcare is a complex task not only due to the high-stakes ethical contexts of the sector but also because the healthcare workforce is inherently diverse and complex.

The purpose of this book is to survey the growing literature on management control in healthcare, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the available options for managers, decision-makers, and educated observers of this vital sector. This book summarizes key debates and findings in this rapidly evolving and increasingly significant field, exploring state-of-the-art models and approaches, highlighting unexplored questions, and providing an outlook on emerging trends. By offering a hands-on guide for aspiring healthcare managers and practitioners and providing critical insights into the more advanced academic literature, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for those seeking a thorough grounding in the accounting and finance aspects of healthcare management.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367690359