... in Finland. Findings A total of five largely identity-related, partially paradoxical dilemmas appeared regarding why working as “just a leader” is challenging for physician leaders. First, the dilemma of identity ambiguity between being a physician and a leader. Second, the dilemma of balancing...

...Ivan Spehar; Jan C Frich; Lars Erik Kjekshus Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how clinicians’ professional background influences their transition into the managerial role and identity as clinical managers. Design/methodology/approach – The authors interviewed...

... management of diversity, based on employment contract, emotional construction of identity and processes of resistance. The authors explore the ways in which temporary agency nurses understand and experience their contract, respond to tensions regarding temporary employment, develop collective emotions...

...Ulla Sebrant Purpose – Drawing on a previous study of organising processes and the construction of identity in a Swedish geriatric clinic, the impact of emotions is brought to the fore in the interpretation of power relations among professional groups. The purpose of this paper is to find a way...