FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION

This book - “Fundamentals of Management in Healthcare and Hospital Administration" offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the foundational concepts and practical applications of management in contemporary organisations with particular reference to healthcare concerns.

Designed for students, new managers, and anyone interested in gaining a robust grasp of management principles and practice, this book seamlessly integrates theoretical insights with real-world examples to illuminate the multifaceted nature of management.

The book begins with definition of management and exploration of the historical evolution of management theories, tracing the roots from classical management thinkers like Frederick Taylor and Henri Fayol to modern-day strategic management and organisational behaviour.

The historical context sets the stage for readers to appreciate how management practices have evolved over time, while the elucidated concepts and illustrations project management dynamics that help to propel businesses, healthcare and other organisations for success. 

Therefore, central to this book is a detailed examination of the core functions of management: planning, organising, leading, and controlling. Each function is dissected to uncover its significance, methodologies, and the interplay between them in achieving organisational objectives.

Through case studies and practical scenarios, readers will see how effective planning sets the blueprint for success, how organising resources optimally helps leadership direction, enhances efficiency, fosters motivation, aligns controlling mechanisms to ultimately ensure the achievement of goals.

In addition, this book covers the concepts of power, authority, delegation and many more. Ultimately, the book serves as both an educational resource and a practical handbook, providing valuable tools and insights for those aspiring to excel in management roles.

Whether used in an academic setting or as a reference for professional development, the book is a definitive, precise guide for mastering the art and science of management.