Core Management

How to obtain core-managed safer patient care and quality outcomes are the concerns that the healthcare industry is currently grappling with in it's attempt to rein in continous unsustainable healthcare costs. More companies are beginning to realize that the increasing knowledge based global economy can have viable solutions for them. Multiple sources and studies confirm an expanding body of knowledge showing the vital links that do exist between a company's culture, it's people management skills, and it's financial profitability. (see FAQ question 8)

Terrence Deal and Allan Kennedy showed in their classic text "Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life" (1982) four important determinents.

• Values - Basic concepts and beliefs. These do have a direct relationship to a company's mission/goals.
• Role Models - The core group of employees who reflect the values of the company.
• Rites and Rituals - Existing routine behavior guides. This also determines a reward system and how it can be implemented.
• Culture Network - Working with a network to get things done.

In addition, many organizational leaders come to realize that the creative ideas and alternatives which employees directly bring from their work - life satisfaction environment will determine their company's business success. (see FAQ question 9)

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