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Continually improving governance
B Arrington1, K Gautam, W J McCabe
1School of Public Health, Saint Louis University, MO 63108, USA.
Hospital & Health Services Administration
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Good governance drives organizational performance by focusing on strategy, performance evaluation, and learning. These elements enable continuous improvement and leverage opportunities for enhanced results.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Studies
- Management Science
- Performance Management
Background:
- Organizational performance is critical for success and sustainability.
- Effective governance mechanisms are essential for directing and controlling organizations.
- Continuous improvement requires strategic oversight and adaptive learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of governance in ensuring continual organizational performance improvement.
- To define the characteristics of good governance.
- To identify performance-leveraging opportunities for governance.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of governance principles.
- Exploration of strategic management frameworks.
- Review of performance evaluation and learning mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Good governance involves strategic focus, performance evaluation, and learning.
- Governance can leverage performance through these key areas.
- Strategic direction, performance feedback, and adaptive capacity are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Governance is pivotal for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic alignment, robust evaluation, and learning systems enhance organizational outcomes.
- Implementing these governance functions leads to sustained performance gains.