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AUTHOR
Kristofers Ritovs
Evaluation of the Conceptual Model for Corporate Identity Management in Health Care
Abstract This paper reflects findings from the evaluation of the conceptual model for corporate identity management in health care developed by Rutitis and Batraga (2013) . First, expert surveying (n=8) was carried out to evaluate the understanding of the health care experts regarding assumptions included in the development of the conceptual model for corporate identity management in health care. During the second stage, health care sector company survey (n=52) was implemented to evaluate the expression of corporate identity dimensions outlined in model by Rutitis and Batraga within the health care enterprises in Latvia
Management of Corporate Identity Dimensions in the Health Care
Abstract The objective of this paper is to research the latest literature on the corporate identity concept, its definition and dimensions, and the general strategic management framework in the context of health care industry enterprises – both, hospitals and private clinics. The novelty of the paper is bringing together the framework of corporate identity concept with available research on the management of the health care organizations. This paper researches and reflects on findings by both, corporate identity researchers (Melewar; Balmer) and internationally recognized corporate identity development practitioners (e.g. Olins). Paper also reflects strategic management frameworks related t…