To be or not to be . . . a manager: the career choices of health professionals.

Carlene J. Boucher

doi:10.1071/AH050218

To be or not to be . . . a manager: the career choices of health professionals.

Carlene J. Boucher

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Abstract

This paper focuses on decisions made by professionals working in the health industry who have, at some stage in their career, considered taking on a management role. It describes some of the factors that appear to influence their decisions. The study, based on 60 interviews with professionals working in the health industry, identified six different categories in terms of their approach and attitudes to taking on management roles. The paper concludes with an analysis of the implications for people considering a management career in the health industry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	218-225
Number of pages	8
Journal	Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1071/AH050218
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2005
Externally published	Yes

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