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008			180718b2002 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
100			_aWang, Yan
245			_aHealth systems decentralization and human resources management in low and middle income countries
260			_c2002
300			_ap.439-53.
362			_aDec
520			_aThe aim of this article is to explore the experiences of human resources management in the context of health sector decentralization. The initia review ofhealth sector decentralization covers issues relating to the context, content, formulation/implementation and impact of decentralization. The review of the literature on human resources management (HRM) and decentralization has identified a number of key points that are organized around the following HRM functions:HR planning/staff supply, personnel administration and employee relations, and performance management. The importance of the management of change is also highlighted. The article concludes by emphasizing the need to include human resources as a key issue in health systems change and emphasizes the areas of policy dialogue and research. - Reproduced.
650			_aDecentralization
650			_aHuman resources development
650			_aHealth services
773			_aPublic Administration and Development
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