Guo, Kristina L.
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Item Core Competencies of the Entrepreneurial Leader in Health Care Organizations(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2009) Guo, Kristina L.The purpose of this article is to discuss core competencies that entrepreneurial health care leaders should acquire to ensure the survival and growth of US health care organizations. Three overlapping areas of core competencies are described: (1) health care system and environment competencies, (2) organization competencies, and (3) interpersonal competencies. This study offers insight into the relationship between leaders and entrepreneurship in health care organizations and establishes the foundation for more in-depth studies on leadership competencies in health care settings. The approach for identifying core competencies and designing a competency model is useful for practitioners in leadership positions in complex health care organizations, so that through the understanding and practice of these 3 areas of core competencies, they can enhance their entrepreneurial leadership skills to become more effective health care entrepreneurial leaders. This study can also be used as a tool by health care organizations to better understand leadership performance, and competencies can be used to further the organization’s strategic vision and for individual improvement purposes.Item Leaders in hospital-based social work(Emerald Group Publishing, Limited, 2007) Guo, Kristina L.; Company, Jennifer D.The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of the management skills and competencies required by a director of social work as they perform their multiple roles and functions in order to effectively manage a medical social work team to better serve the needs of patients through the new hospital-based case management model. Design/methodology/approach--This is a conceptual paper that reviews the literature on managerial roles, management functions, and skills and competencies of directors of social work. Management frameworks that are applicable under the case management model are discussed. Interviews with five directors of social work and their perceptions are described. Findings--Managing a department that is going through continuous changes is often difficult. Practical implications--This paper has practical implications for general health care managers and specifically, directors of social work, to develop skills and gain competencies to be successful in today's evolving health care environment. This research also has practical implications for social workers to gain insight into productive and effective ways to collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team. Originality/value--This paper is original and of value to those working in social work and in the health care field to develop their skills and competencies as they perform new roles and functions in the complex health care environment.Item Leadership processes for re-engineering changes to the health care industry(Emerald Group Publishing, Limited, 2004) Guo, Kristina L.As health care organizations seek innovative ways to change financing and delivery mechanisms due to escalated health care costs and increased competition, drastic changes are being sought m the form of re-engineering. This study discusses the Wader’s role of re-engineering in health care. It specifically addresses the reasons for failures in re-engineering and argues that success depends on senior level leaders playing a critical role. Existing studies lack comprehensiveness in establishing models of re-engineering and. management guidelines. This research focuses on integrating re-engineering and leadership processes in health care by creating a step-by-step model Particularly, it illustrates the four Es: Examination, Establishment, Execution and Evaluation, as a comprehensive re-engineering process that combines managerial roles and activities to result in successfully changed and reengineered health care organizations.Item Re-engineering changes to the healthcare industry(Emerald Group Publishing, Limited, 2006-07) Guo, Kristina L.Item The new health care paradigm(Emerald Group Publishing, Limited, 2005) Guo, Kristina L.; Anderson, DawnThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the need for the service line management approach in health care. Service line management is increasingly utilized by US health care organizations as an innovative method for providing the needed stimulus to increase viability and profitability for the ailing health care sector. Design/methodology/approach - Using current literature, this study describes a paradigm shift from traditional health care management approaches to focus on the importance of a service line management approach with its specific emphasis on competencies of leaders. Research limitations/implications - Four essential competencies - conceptual, participation, interpersonal, and leadership - must be gained by leaders to bring about organizational growth. Practical implications - Health care managers must understand and practice these four key competencies to become effective health care leaders. Originality/value - This paper provides useful information on the need for the service line management approach in health care.