Is Management Theory Universal? Training Health Professionals in Pakistan


 
Language:

English

Author:

Shaw J

Publisher:

id21 Health

Series/Journal Title:

id21 Research Highlight

Description:

This brief outlines the teaching of management theory in a training centre for government health workers in Peshawar, Pakistan. The study finds that imposing western principles of management is often inappropriate. Training must build on the strengths and address the weaknesses of local management styles in a sensitive manner. [from author]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type