Does learning matter for knee replacement surgeries? Data evidence from a German hospital

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Traditional learning curve theory is applied to surgical procedures in a German hospital to analyze financial strategies under prospective payment system competition. Findings from 601 knee replacement arthroplasties performed from 1994 to 2000 indicate learning curve theory is a useful tool to examine hospital financial strategies.

Germany, Management services, Office Administrative Services, Hospital Management, Usage, Hospitals, Hospital administration, Learning curves, Experience curves, Prospective payment systems (Medical care), Hospital/clinic administration software, Knee replacement arthroplasty

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Financial management strategy in a community welfare organisation: a boardroom perspective

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Studies of boardroom financial management deliberations show that mission financing strategy focus is influenced by a contested formulation of executive-board member interaction, core service philosophies, and strategic objectives. Findings were drawn from research on nonprofit religious community welfare organizations.

Australia, Management dynamics, Financial Planning, Religious organizations, Management, Religious institutions, Company business management, Boards of directors, Religious organization software

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'Performance' without pay? Managing school budgets under performance related pay: evidence from the first year of PRP

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Budget planning in the secondary schools of the United Kingdom and performance related pay (PRP) for teachers is evaluated.

United Kingdom, Strategy & planning, Personnel administration, Employee Evaluation, Planning, Evaluation, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Budget, Budgets, Company personnel management, Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals, Company business planning, Secondary schools, Junior high school teachers, Middle and junior high school teachers

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