Development of Financial Management Competencies for Entry-Level and Advanced-Level Dietetic Practice: A Survey of Hospital Foodservice Directors/Chief Dietitians

Author

Elisabeth M. Cochrane, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Date of Award

5-1991

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Food Science and Technology

Major Professor

Jeannie Sneed

Committee Members

Betty Ruth Carruth, Jean D. Skinner

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify competencies related to financial management for entry- and advanced-level dietitians practicing in the area of foodservice systems management. Specifically, this study:

1. Developed a comprehensive list of financial management competencies for entry- and advanced-level dietitians.

2. Determined the importance of financial management competencies for entry- and advanced-level dietetic practice as perceived by hospital foodservice directors/chief dietitians.

3. Identified underlying financial management factors for entry- and advanced-level dietitians.

4. Determined whether foodservice directors/chief dietitians who are Registered Dietitians (RDs) support specialty certification in foodservice management.

Recommended Citation

Cochrane, Elisabeth M., "Development of Financial Management Competencies for Entry-Level and Advanced-Level Dietetic Practice: A Survey of Hospital Foodservice Directors/Chief Dietitians. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1991.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4097