Korea Journal of Hospital Management (한국병원경영학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 4
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- Pages.1-24
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- 2009
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- 1226-6299(pISSN)
Balanced Strategy, Coordinating and Learning Mechanism, and Performance of Hospitals
의료기관의 균형적 경영전략, 조정 및 학습 기전의 경영성과에 대한 영향
- Noh, Yeon-Joo (Gangseo Miz Medi Hospital) ;
- Ryu, See-Won (Dept. of Public Health and Healthcare Management, Inje Institute of Advanced Studies) ;
- Kim, Young-Rhang (Dept. of Healthcare Management, Sangji Univ.)
- Published : 2009.12.30
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find out the differences and relationships among balanced strategy, coordinating and learning mechanism, and perceived performance of hospitals in Korea, and provide some directions to establish effective strategic management of hospital. Measure items on balanced strategy, coordinating and learning mechanism, and perceived performance were developed from previous studies. Questionnaire was sent and received through Internet site and e-mail during May, 2008. Data were collected from key informant in each institutions, and analyzed using frequency analysis, T-test, ANOVA, correlation and regression analysis. The major findings of this study were as follows: 1. The level of strategic selection and external learning mechanism of private hospital was lower than that of medical corporation, and others corporation hospital. 2. There was little difference between hospitals in metropolitan and those in small cities. 3. Hospitals that have under 100 beds were statistically lower level in strategic selection and external learning mechanism than hospitals has over 100 beds. 4. Formal coordinating and external learning mechanism, and foundation form(medical corporation) were significantly influenced on profitability from specialized field. 5. Strategic selection and adaptation mechanism were significantly affected on total profitability. 6. Strategic selection and external learning mechanism were significantly influenced on competitive power around its local market. Hospitals that are to be competitive by specialization should have to establish mechanism for management such as balanced strategy, coordinating and learning mechanism.