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Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency

Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency Examines the ideological nature of competence-based approaches to the management training of nurse managers. Explores the transition required from a "clinical" identity to a managerial one. Employs Habermas' theory of communicative action to analyse the ideological features and to provide a way of reflecting on the nature of the professional identity they are being encouraged to accept. Indicates some further avenues for research. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Management in Medicine Emerald Publishing

Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency

Patrick Reedy; Mark Learmonth
Journal of Management in Medicine , Volume 14 (3/4): 13 – Aug 1, 2000
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Abstract

Examines the ideological nature of competence-based approaches to the management training of nurse managers. Explores the transition required from a "clinical" identity to a managerial one. Employs Habermas' theory of communicative action to analyse the ideological features and to provide a way of reflecting on the nature of the professional identity they are being encouraged to accept. Indicates some further avenues for research.

Journal

Journal of Management in Medicine – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 1, 2000

Keywords: Management development; National vocational qualifications; Competences; Continuing professional development

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