A critical analysis of service delivery system in the health institutions: a case study of Queenstown Private Hospital in Chris Hani District 2013
Service delivery challenges have been reported between from the health care industry more especially in the Eastern Cape Province this is due to a number of factors such as job satisfaction, productivity, absenteeism and turnover among healthcare employees and as such it affects employees’ organizat...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-ufh-vital-117092017-12-21T04:22:54ZA critical analysis of service delivery system in the health institutions: a case study of Queenstown Private Hospital in Chris Hani District 2013Zonke, NoncendoService delivery challenges have been reported between from the health care industry more especially in the Eastern Cape Province this is due to a number of factors such as job satisfaction, productivity, absenteeism and turnover among healthcare employees and as such it affects employees’ organizational commitment and the quality of healthcare services. The aim of the study was to determine the factors influencing job satisfaction among healthcare professionals at Queenstown Private Hospital in relation to the service delivery. The study was conducted among 30 participants. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from the participants. Data was then analysed using statistical tools such as pie charts and graphs. The results showed a high level of job satisfaction result in optimum service delivery in the service industry, more especially in the Queenstown private hospital. Almost 90% of participants were satisfied with their jobs, and there was a high level association between job satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics. Variables such as opportunity to develop, responsibility, patient care and staff relations were found to be significantly influencing job satisfaction and there was a significant positive medium association between job satisfaction and opportunity to develop,responsibility, patient care and staff relations for both clinical and clinical support staff and consequently the employee performance in their jobs, which resulted in the improved delivery of health care in the hospital at all the times. Satisfaction with one’s job can affect not only motivation at work but also career decisions, relationship with others and personal health. Job satisfaction is also an essential part of ensuring high quality care. Dissatisfied healthcare providers give poor quality, less efficient care.University of Fort HareFaculty of Management & Commerce2014ThesisMastersMPA99 leaves; 30 cmpdfvital:11709http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1015240EnglishUniversity of Fort Hare |
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Service delivery challenges have been reported between from the health care industry more especially in the Eastern Cape Province this is due to a number of factors such as job satisfaction, productivity, absenteeism and turnover among healthcare employees and as such it affects employees’ organizational commitment and the quality of healthcare services. The aim of the study was to determine the factors influencing job satisfaction among healthcare professionals at Queenstown Private Hospital in relation to the service delivery. The study was conducted among 30 participants. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from the participants. Data was then analysed using statistical tools such as pie charts and graphs. The results showed a high level of job satisfaction result in optimum service delivery in the service industry, more especially in the Queenstown private hospital. Almost 90% of participants were satisfied with their jobs, and there was a high level association between job satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics. Variables such as opportunity to develop, responsibility, patient care and staff relations were found to be significantly influencing job satisfaction and there was a significant positive medium association between job satisfaction and opportunity to develop,responsibility, patient care and staff relations for both clinical and clinical support staff and consequently the employee performance in their jobs, which resulted in the improved delivery of health care in the hospital at all the times. Satisfaction with one’s job can affect not only motivation at work but also career decisions, relationship with others and personal health. Job satisfaction is also an essential part of ensuring high quality care. Dissatisfied healthcare providers give poor quality, less efficient care. |
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A critical analysis of service delivery system in the health institutions: a case study of Queenstown Private Hospital in Chris Hani District 2013 |
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A critical analysis of service delivery system in the health institutions: a case study of Queenstown Private Hospital in Chris Hani District 2013 |
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A critical analysis of service delivery system in the health institutions: a case study of Queenstown Private Hospital in Chris Hani District 2013 |
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