STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO POOR PERFORMANCE IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY: A TEST OF COMPETING PREDICTIONS.
This study investigated the relationship between poor performance and subsequent organizational action using longitudinal data on 87 hospitals. It tested predictions derived from two competing perspectives, prospect theory and the threat-rigidity perspective. Results provide partial support for the expectation of prospect theory that poorly performing hospitals implement riskier actions.
e22216 Background: Early diagnosis in lung cancer could improve its treatment and, subsequently, its prognosis and survival. New proteomic techniques can identify potential diagnostic and prognosti...