Vier 4

Please use your own judgment mostly and use less of internet or other sources

Questions 1 – 6 needs 150-200 words

Do not Plagiarize!

1. In my current job, what motivates me to perform at my best? What is a de-motivator? As a manager, how can I recognize motivators for individual staff members? What kinds of motivators are most influential in promoting excellence within an organization? How are planning and motivation related?

2. Speaking of applying Maslow's theory, let's consider a basic economic fact in a real world organization-- as a manager we have a finite amount of resources available to us. We may become great managers who really get to know their people and understand their unmet needs, but what can we do if we are unable to meet some of those needs? How do you keep your employees motivated when you just cannot give them what they really need?? (never mind what they think they want) Undecided Often times the budget just doesn't support monetary awards or promotions for every deserving employee, and often times the operational workload doesn't allow for flexible work schedules or for too many people to take leave at once.

What then? As managers how do you continue to motivate in a less than perfect real world organization?

3. In the reading, it covers a number of terms and concepts that are important to consider in managing healthcare professionals. Select two of the following terms and briefly discuss the impact it may have on the personnel in a health care organization. You may use examples from your own organization or experiences to illustrate your points.

· Job Satisfaction

· Job Burnout 

· Retention 

· Turnover

· Conflict of Interest

4. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is one of the foundational theories of motivation in the study of management. Discuss how you as a manager in the health care setting would apply this theory to better understand and motivate your employees. What do you feel best motivates health care professionals to perform more effectively? Provide two real-life examples

5. You are the manager of a busy outpatient clinic and have been tasked with implementing a controversial new policy change that will affect the duties and schedules of your staff. Several of your staff feels that the change unfairly favors other members, creating conflict in the clinic.

Briefly discuss how you will communicate the reasons for the change and how you will manage the concerns and conflict to ensure an effective transition. Provide two real-life examples

6. Discuss this article in 150-200 words ---- http://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships/conflict-resolution-skills.htm

7. Within your organization, upper management has decided that your department must be downsized, and it is up to each manager to begin preparing his or her team for the changes. One of the changes to be addressed involves motivational techniques. As manager, you must research and understand various motivational methods to lead and implement change within your area.

Write a 200 word paper in which your team discusses the motivational methods you would use when introducing such a significant change to your organization. Address the following:

· Which three motivational methods would you as a manager apply?

Cite a minimum of one outside sources to support your team's position.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.