Facts, myths and monsters: Understanding the principles of good governance

International Journal of Public Sector Management

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 108-124

  Taylor, D Wayne ^a  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Governance; Health care; Hospitals

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986019111     PISSN: 09513558     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513550010338755     Document Type: Review

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