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Thinking critically: the case of health policy research (2000)
Journal Article
Harding, N., & Learmonth, M. (2000). Thinking critically: the case of health policy research. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 12(3), 335-341. https://doi.org/10.1080/713698473

In this paper, we focus upon the recent work of one of health policy's leading academics. We then explore policy developments and show that where 'mainstream' health policy analysis implicitly supports the managerialization of health services, our cr... Read More about Thinking critically: the case of health policy research.

Nurse managers transformed or deformed? A case study in the ideology of competence (2000)
Journal Article
Reedy, P., & Learmonth, M. (2000). Nurse managers transformed or deformed? A case study in the ideology of competence. Journal of management in medicine, 14(3), 153-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/02689230010359165

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... Read More about Nurse managers transformed or deformed? A case study in the ideology of competence.