Why are there so many Managers in the NHS?
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In general, because it's a government bureaucracy, and bureaucracies do nothing quite so well as foster their own continuation and growth.\n\n Similar things happen in many government agencies (e.g. the military), where the admin types tend to overshadow the mission if those performing the mission aren't mindful of the tendency of the "tail" to grow faster than the "tooth."
972597
Have a look on the NHS.gov website.  They're very good at plucking targets and stuff out of thin air without consulting the medics at the coal face!!  When I snuff it, I'm coming back to sort out the NHS as my biggest strength I am told is bringing order out of chaos!!
279265
They deliver quality business managers.\nSo obviously they became famous.
354194
Probably upper level management, especially CEOs.  Or people that have their businesses.
469053
By listening to the employees concerns-even the gripes and actually doing something about it.  You can have 50 meetings, but at the end of the day you don't show how management is committed to employees, those whose issues weren't addressed become the 'dissenters'.  It is tough, but do-able as long as there is FULL commitment from higher.
701911
because they have a passion that english managers don't have - stuff that makes champions - show me a good loser and i'll show you a loser... sadly most are english. now you know why team england find it so hard to get to semi-finals.
484198
No...There are lot other manager in the English league who are as appropriate for this job as Wenger.
449562
Before I left work to be a full-time mum last summer, I was a (successful) regional charity fundraising manager, responsible for promoting the cause and raising money according to targets. I came into the job after working for a marketing department in finance for 7 years, during which time I was on the social club committee. When the social club was wound up, I realised this was the part of my role I loved the most! A friend of mine saw an ad for a fundraising assistant, I applied and within six months was promoted to manager. It's a varied and rewarding job, ideal for someone outgoing with an interest in what makes people tick.
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Some managers may not have the proper training they need to be efffective leaders. A major role for managers is setting an expectation for the employees. An inconsistant manager sets a poor example.\n\nI would seek employment with a more professional company, or prepare yourself to take on a management role. You already have the first step of effective management figured out. You can identify a problem. Good luck.
174858
I feel your pain.  \n\nI think managers will give you more work than you are supposed to do to test you.  Can you be taken advantage of?  Can you figure out a way to be more efficient with your work?\n\nThey get the answers to those questions based on whether you can complete the additional work.
177647
I think it's a little bit of both.  It's a science because you have to manage finances, budget, efficiences but it's an art as well because you manage people and you can't treat people as just numbers on a ledger.  An effective manager is also a leader and leadership is definitely an art.
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I agree. If you are doing a good job then you need to speak up. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. Managers have a lot of things to do. If you work hard and are not being recognized you need to make yourself known to them. I have had multiple management positions and for all of them I just walked up and asked my manager what I needed to do to get a promotion. Many managers enjoy straight people who just go up to them and are bold and confident.
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Efforts and positive work ethic don't go unnoticed.  Managers come from two different schools of thought though.  It's either positive-reinforcement or negative-reinforcement.  Working for the latter tends to suck but they drive results just the same.  At the end of the day if you're doing a good job for either one they'll take care of you.
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The reason that billions are being wasted in the NHS is due to the Private Finance Initiative.  A private company foots the bill for building a new hospital, and the NHS leases the hospital at a price for a certain number of years.  So, instead of say, an old hospital being modernised at a one off cost of £35 million, its demolished, the land sold off to build luxury flats that no one can afford, and a new hospital built on the outskirts of town.  Great, weve got a brand new hospital, and the NHS has made a nice profit on the land that the old hospital was on.  In reality, the NHS then lease back the new hospital for say £25 million a year for the next 25 years.  Thats £625 million going to a group of faceless fat cats instead of into the healthcare of the public.  And of course, they demand their money before all others, so the NHS has to sack staff, cut down on its cleaning bills, close wards etc, while people who have paid their tax and NI into the system, in the vain hope that theyll get a decent level of care when they need it  can go to hell.   This happens with schools as well.  Its a disgrace.
168943
Some are natural leaders and enjoy being in charge. Others lack self confidence and need control to feel secure.
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because there is diversity (meaning alot of differences) in everyone who comes into health care.\n\nNurses are trainned to provide needs for everyone and encourage independance. We constantly have to change the way we approach when someone comes into care because we're all different.\n\nDoes it make sense? maybe you should develop you question further coz it kinda confuses me!
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When it is hard to find jobs, then management can pretty much call the shots. When it is hard to find workers, management has to offer more to attract employees.