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Definitions and comparisons of traditional management and management engineering are provided. Factors that contribute to the difference in these approaches are discussed. A methodology for selecting a portfolio of projects with a focus on the hospital’s financial bottom line is discussed and illustrated.
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Kolker, A. (2024). Traditional Management, Management Engineering, and Selection of a Portfolio of Projects. In: Healthcare Management Engineering In Action. Business Guides on the Go. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53663-2_1
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