ABSTRACT
By the end of this chapter you will have had the opportunity to:
consider the structure and function of organisations and the implications of nursing within an organisational framework
describe the components of an organisation
discuss which systems of management are appropriate to health care organisation and nursing management
appreciate the importance of adopting a caring and positive approach to management in a ‘people-centred’ organisation
discuss external influences on management systems
make suggestions of criteria for the evaluation of managerial effectiveness.
