This insightful book discusses vital concepts of system sustainability in terms of productivity, quality improvement, innovation and cost control in the context of maximising the potential of staff in the health care sector through effective human resource management. -- Health systems in the...

1. Editorial introduction / George Saridakis and Cary Cooper -- 2. Managing human resources in international organizations / Anthony McDonnell, Hugh Scullion and Jonathan Lavelle -- 3. HR practice and small firm growth : balancing informality and formality / John Kitching and Susan Marlow -- 4....

Contents: Part I Leadership and authority: women at the helm -- 1. Women's entrepreneurship: discussing legal perspectives in light of individual and institutional drivers / Ulrike Fasbender and Yue Ang -- 2. Women in management and on corporate boards of directors: accelerating progress /...