The book combines the author's theoretical and empirical knowledge in the subject of Management and Organization, with emphasis on (new) Public Management and specialization in healthcare services.

It is addressed to students, potential healthcare professionals, who will have the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge of effective management. At the same time, it serves as a tool for understanding management and organization for executives in public administration, hospitals, organizations or services operating in the healthcare sector.
The author starts with the theoretical framework of the last 100 years and proceeds to analyze the general principles and functions of Management (planning/programming, organization/decision making, leadership/human resources, control-evaluation-indicators).
Extensive references are also made to quality, communication, and promotion of services, as well as to information technology, as basic tools of management sciences, but also to their explanation and application in healthcare services.

Special reference is made to financial management, mainly budgeting, accounting systems, procurement, and materials and drug management. In all chapters, the international environment and hospital management issues are examined. Each chapter is accompanied by a Case Study, which helps connect theory and practice.