Download or read book On Being in Charge written by Rosemary McMahon and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part i. Explains in simple terms the general principles of manage- ment as a system of thought, and the functions of management. Part ii is concerned with personal relations: How to encourage and coor- dinate a health team, to communicate with groups of people, and to supervise in a supportive way. Part iii presents methods for the ma- nagement of equipment and drugs and the functioning of a health cen- tre. Part iv deals with how to apply principles, methods and manage- ment skills tio the planning, implementation and evaluation of an a- rea health service.