Managerial Competencies of Hospital Managers in South Africa
Author Information
Author(s): Pillay Rubin
Primary Institution: School of Business and Finance, University of the Western Cape
Hypothesis
There is a potential gap in management capacity between public and private sector hospital managers in South Africa.
Conclusion
The study confirms a significant gap in management capacity between public and private sector hospital managers in South Africa, indicating a need for further development of public sector managers.
Supporting Evidence
- Public sector managers reported lower competency levels compared to private sector managers.
- 94.9% of public sector managers felt they needed further management development.
- Private sector managers were more likely to have a commerce or management background.
Takeaway
Hospital managers in South Africa feel that those in private hospitals are better at their jobs than those in public hospitals, and many public managers want more training.
Methodology
A survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among hospital managers in South Africa, focusing on their self-assessed competencies.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the subjective nature of competency ratings.
Limitations
The study relied on self-assessment, which may not accurately reflect actual competencies.
Participant Demographics
Public sector managers were predominantly male (53.9%), aged 35-50 (52.6%), and had less than 5 years in their current positions (50.4%). Private sector managers were also mostly male (62.1%) and older, with 67.4% having more than 5 years in their positions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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