IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH HUMAN (UK PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS Management / Business) - Softcover

THE CIPD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184398153X ISBN 13: 9781843981534

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2006

Synopsis

This research report contains the findings from the first phase of a major project sponsored by the Department of Health, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Healthcare People Management Association. The study is designed to explore how human resource management can contribute to improved performance in the NHS. People management practices are becoming increasingly important in the NHS as the strategy of putting patients first, transforming the service that people receive and engaging the whole workforce impacts at all levels. This report details findings from an extensive review of the literature examining the link between HRM and performance. It also gives an insight into the views of both HR and line managers in the NHS, based on a series of consultation meetings. The report discusses - the structure and policy framework of the NHS - performance management in the NHS - the work of the HR function in the NHS. The report has been produced by a multidisciplinary team from the University of Manchester that has been at the forefront of both HRM and health policy research, as well as having extensive understanding of leading-edge HRM in other sectors.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184398153X
• ISBN 13: 9781843981534
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96