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Perceived Motivational Factors Among Allied Health Managers And Subordinates, Sandra Barker Dunbar
Perceived Motivational Factors Among Allied Health Managers And Subordinates, Sandra Barker Dunbar
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
This exploratory study sought to assess the differences in perceptions among allied health managers and subordinates regarding motivation in the workplace due to a paucity of literature in this area. With an increased demand for higher productivity, an ever-changing health care system and managed care restrictions, it is also important to understand what may motivate individuals who are functioning within different work environments than in the past. The hygiene and motivator factors from Herzberg’s two factor theory created the independent variables which overlap with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs descriptions. These included Basic (job security, salary etc.), Safety (work conditions, pension), …
Physician Assistant Programs In The U.S., Stephan M. Cohen
Physician Assistant Programs In The U.S., Stephan M. Cohen
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) released the 18th Annual Report on Physician Assistant Educational Programs for the years 2001-2002 in the Winter of 2002. The annual report is the most comprehensive view of physician assistant educational programs produced today and gives great insight into the Physician Assistant system of education. The Association of Physician Assistant Programs serves as the national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the United States. This article will review the highlights of this study.