Managing Care in Context (Paperback)

Paperback. There are new Challenges for managers posed by changes in the structure around and provision of care services and moves toward more collaborative working in health and social care. Managing care in Context looks at the different contexts in which care takes place and considers the impact of policy, practice and organisational contexts on managers. It explores the complexity and diversity of the management task and the role of the manager in providing ethical care grounded in good practice. Informed by extensive consultation with managers and users of care services, contributions to the book are made by academics, managers, researchers and practitioners. Managing care in Context helps aspiring, new and experienced managers to understand what their role is, how it has developed and how to face the future. "Managing Care in Context" looks at the different contexts in which care takes place and considers the impact of policy, practice and organizational contexts on managers working in health and social care. Informed by extensive consultation with managers and users of care services, contributions to the book are made by academics, managers, researchers and practitioners. "Managing Care in Context" helps aspiring, new and experienced managers to understand what their role is, how it has developed and how to face the challenges of the future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…