When employees become dissatisfied at an organization, they may develop negative behaviors that impede profits and productivity. The purpose of this single case study was to explore what strategies are essential for organizational leaders to improve workplace performance. April 25, 2018 Read More »
The health workforce is an important component for the functioning and performance of labour- intensive healthcare systems.3 Workers are not just individuals, but integral parts of functioning healthcare teams in which each member contributes different skills and performs different functions. April 25, 2018 Read More »
The development of Saudi Arabia is not a recent phenomenon. It is a steady project of modernization, in which each generation builds on the progress of its antecedents. For decades, Saudi Arabia has made an effort to improve the lives of its citizens – using the wealth generated from the Kingdom’s natural resources to fund the social and economic development of the nation. April 25, 2018 Read More »
When developing the framework for your organization’s strategic workforce plan, there is no ‘one’ official framework The framework can be quite simple. Complexity is added when you try to execute each of the steps within the existing framework of your business Most planning is structured as a 3-5 year plan Plan length varies by market instability, industry maturity, technology adoption, business growth, etc. Building a Framework April 25, 2018 Read More »
Globalisation has significantly added to diversity in the workplace, requiring leaders to acquire new skills to negotiate and operate in international environments; this is especially true in the case of multinational corporations where relationships can be complex and mono-cultural management styles can fuel conflict April 25, 2018 Read More »
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of NCDs deaths with 46% of total death, followed by cancer 10%, then diabetes 5%, respiratory diseases 3% and other NCDs 14% [1]. The population proportion of those aged between 30 and 70 is 42.7%, and the probability of this age group dying from the four main NCDs is 17%, while tobacco, alcohol, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating increase the risk of NCDs death[1]. In Saudi Arabia, NCDs are estimated to be the largest contributor to the illness burden for the population and the healthcare system, and their prevalence is expected to continue to rise [1]. April 25, 2018 Read More »
Organisational change is among the major challenges that face healthcare organisations, and many factors affect their ability to be ready to adopt the change desired. Among these important factors are the significant role of the attitude of the leadership that is responsible for the change. April 25, 2018 Read More »
In preparation for the current aging workforce dilemma occurring within organiza- tions globally, implementing and encouraging a culture of learning for succession and organi- zational effectiveness is imperative for providing effective and efficient healthcare, where people are the greatest asset and contribute to successful outcomes, such as patient care and satisfaction. April 25, 2018 Read More »
Saudi healthcare sector has seen major progress in recent decades, with local hospitals receiving international recognition. The Public Health Department was established in 1925 following a royal decree by King Abdulaziz. The department became responsible for free healthcare for citizens. April 25, 2018 Read More »
In order to fulfill the country’s health sector developmental objectives, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has endeavored to reorganize and improve its health care systems. One area of health sector that has undergone profound change and significant progress is health insurance. Thus, this study aims to discuss the success of health insurance for citizens through Hospital Privatization in Saudi Arabia. The method of the study was based on a discussion of several studies about Hospital Privatization in Saudi Arabia and health insurance for Saudis citizens. April 25, 2018 Read More »
