The programme of market‐oriented reforms to the UK’s welfare state commenced during the 1980s with the implementation of the competitive tendering of certain defined activities in health and local authorities. This paper argues that mainstream economic analysis offers only a very partial...

This review represents an attempt to bridge the significant knowledge gaps on the private health sector in Sri Lanka, and foster a dialogue on opportunities for collaboration between the government and the private sector. It accomplishes this through a systematic collection and analysis of...

Describes a three‐year collaborative initiative between Northern Regional Health Authority and Durham University Business School which seeks to help 24 clinical directors, already heavily burdened with professional responsibilities, to assume quickly and perform effectively in new strategic...

In‐depth example of how TQM at a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee has reduced costs, decreased occupancy rates and generally improved efficiency and quality. Explores the possibilities of well‐defined TQM in the health care sector, highlighting the need for education, motivation and good...

Reviews the past role of regional health authorities in the the British NHS and gives details of the recent changes to regions associated with the functions and responsibilities paper. Goes on to give details of the research project in which we are currently involved and reports on our interim...

Purpose – This paper draws on the metaphor of “magic” to explore the role of dialogue conferences and subsequent activities as a tool for organizational development and change. The metaphor is introduced and elaborated as a means of allowing critical reflection on action research projects....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine organizational leadership and its relationship to regional health authority actions to promote health. Design/methodology/approach – Through use of four previously developed measures of Perceived Organizational Leadership for Health...