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Enhancing Integrated Care Through the Voluntary and Community Sector: A Lean Management and Dynamic Capabilities

Huay Ling Tay¹

¹School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore.

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|May 19, 2025

Summary

The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) can improve integrated care by applying Lean Management and Dynamic Capabilities Theory. These frameworks enhance operational efficiency, volunteer management, and adaptability for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Voluntary and Community Sector dynamic capabilities efficiency integrated care lean management volunteer management

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Organizational Theory
Public Health

Background:

The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays a vital role in integrated care systems, connecting health and social services.
Operational inefficiencies and difficulties adapting to changing environments limit the VCS's effectiveness.
There is a need to explore theoretical frameworks for enhancing VCS operations within integrated care.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the application of Lean Management principles and Dynamic Capabilities Theory to improve VCS operations.
To identify strategies for enhancing volunteer recruitment, retention, and resource allocation within the VCS.
To provide practical recommendations for optimizing VCS contributions to integrated care.

Main Methods:

A qualitative approach integrating research and practice perspectives.
Utilizing practical vignettes to illustrate theoretical applications.
Analysis of how Lean Management and Dynamic Capabilities Theory address VCS challenges.

Main Results:

Lean Management principles can streamline VCS processes, improving efficiency.
Dynamic Capabilities Theory aids the VCS in adapting to evolving integrated care demands.
Frameworks enhance volunteer management, resource allocation, and service coordination.
Improved adaptability and efficiency lead to better patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

Applying Lean Management and Dynamic Capabilities Theory offers a robust strategy for enhancing VCS operations in integrated care.
The VCS can achieve greater efficiency and adaptability through targeted implementation of these frameworks.
Optimized VCS functioning is crucial for improving patient outcomes and service delivery in integrated care settings.