title: Toward executive support systems in health management: strategic leadership imperatives.
abstract: Executive support systems (ESSs) complement information technologies and add value to the work of senior health executives by enhancing management effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. This article examines the characteristics of executive support systems and their promising implications for executives in health services delivery. The systems' critical success factors are highlighted through a review of key development and management implementation strategies. The article concludes with a commentary on the fundamental significance of ESSs for health service leaders and managers.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Administration, University of Ottawa.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Caro
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D002170:Canada; D003199:Computer Systems; D003660:Decision Support Systems, Management; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006285:Health Planning; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014584:User-Computer Interface