Health Professions and Occupations

Riska, Elianne

doi:10.1002/9781444314786.ch15

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“…Alfirević et al, 2011;Pavičić et al, 2016), systematic and occasional research on altruism of school principals is necessary. In such an orientation, the meaning of profession that serves the public good is achieved, balancing between different aspirations of the market and bureaucratic organizations (Freidson, 2011, Riska, 2010.…”

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Analysis of elements and process of school principals' professionalization in Croatia

Relja

Popović

Gutović

2019

Management (Split, Online)

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By combining the attributive-taxonomic and process approaches to the profession, resulting from different sociological traditions, the professional elements and the professionalization of school principals in Croatia are analysed. The research was conducted by survey method in 2017. The sample was convenient and included 73 principals who participated in the research activities of the Centre of Scientific Excellence for School Effectiveness and Management. Our results suggest that the job of school principals in Croatia cannot be considered a profession yet. There are no fundamental elements that differentiate the profession from an ordinary occupation. More specifically, there is a lack of expertise in the area of educational management and leadership (authority), cooperation with professional associations in defining the professional socialization (autonomy), as well as high social status (attractiveness) as a result of the state of previous elements. Given the contextual specificity, the discussion presents incentives, obstacles and recommendations for further professionalization of school principals in Croatia. The importance of professional education is emphasized, whose design and implementation should involve representatives of principals’ rofessional associations, as well as decentralization of education system so that theoretical expertise can be developed through the practice. As the trained practitioners focused on a benefit of the educational system stakeholders (altruism), the principals should set the conditions of the profession to make it more attractive for the best candidates.

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Analysis of elements and process of school principals' professionalization in Croatia

Relja

Popović

Gutović

2019

Management (Split, Online)

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“…However, professions are not only marked by ethical practices, but also by severe ethical breaches, as demonstrated by numerous examples from some of the above-mentioned recognized professions (financial affairs, inappropriate behaviour towards clients, favourable treatment of government and corporate representatives, etc.). All of this can result in diminished citizens' trust and reputation of professions as a possible problem affecting both the quality of life and the sense of security in a society (Groenewegen, 2006;Dingwall, 2008;Riska 2010). Occupational closure is present in the field of sports management as well, in the form of sports organizations which define business norms and practices (e.g.…”

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The constitution of profession in a sociological sense: An example of sports management

Gutović¹,

Relja²,

Popović³

2020

Economics &Amp; Sociology

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In this paper, the field of sports management is considered through the prism of the sociology of professions. The authors start from the hypothesis that sports management is currently a semi-profession due to it missing some of the classical elements highlighted within sociological literature. It is primarily about professional associations that define the rules of conduct, making professions more or less autonomous. Besides, higher education for sports managers is becoming increasingly desirable, but it is still not mandatory, which is a sine qua non of a true professionalization. The possibility of high earnings leads to various affairs that can weaken the reputation of the profession, and diminish the trust of the public in sports managers. For the professionalization of the field, persistence in the development of professional associations, that would bring the codes of ethics and occupational standards is necessary. Establishing quality educational programs requires recognizing the potential of sport-based entrepreneurship, intending to balance market trends and the needs of athletes, audiences, and the community.

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“…Over 70 years ago, Parsons (1939) argued in a normative way that 'professional men' behave toward patients as altruistic servants, whereas "businessmen" mainly follow their self-interests. However, both behaviors are a result of institutional patterns and structures (Riska, 2010). Reay and Hinings (2009) discuss a rivalry of logics and a co-existence of governance structures that increase efficiency and medical professionalism, with a strong orientation to the physician-patient relationship guiding the services.…”

Section: Physicians As Professionalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vol 10 No 1 (2020)

Issue¹

2020

P&P

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In the last decades, managerial instruments have gained importance to medical decisions and the logic of managerialism is juxtaposed with the logic of medical professionalism. Recent changes in the hospital employment structure raise the question of contradictory logics not only at the organizational but also at the individual level. Therefore, we investigate the rise of locum doctors which is a relatively new phenomenon in Germany. Our qualitative interview study with 21 locum tenens, permanently employed physicians, and chief physicians shows that locum physicians re-contextualize professional standards in hospitals. According to their self-perception, patient care stays at the center of their medical practice regardless of economic, bureaucratic, and hierarchical requirements as well as hospital-specific routines. We argue that the interrelationship between professionalism and managerialism exists not only within organizations but also on an individual level of locum doctors.

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Health Professions and Occupations

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Analysis of elements and process of school principals' professionalization in Croatia

Analysis of elements and process of school principals' professionalization in Croatia

The constitution of profession in a sociological sense: An example of sports management

Vol 10 No 1 (2020)

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