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Motivational Methods
In today 's reality of health care management, organizations must make the tough choices in order to survive. More and more, people are looking for quality at an affordable price. Our organizations must employ methods to do more with less; management teams must do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal. In an ever-growing industry that is health care, it is often necessary for organizations to downsize to control costs while maintaining quality. External as well as internal motivators make the process of downsizing necessary to maintain a competitive edge. Difficult decisions must be made taking employees lives under consideration, without losing sight of the desired effect; cutting …show more content…
Management must be frank and fair to their employees as they expect loyalty and hard work in return. Vision Mission and Guiding Principles must be strictly professed and followed if the company is to be successful. The theory of goal setting talks about giving guidance, setting benchmarks and building a goal of acceptance and commitment from all parties involved (Lombardi, Schermerhorn, & Kramer, 2007). This is crucial if the downsizing is to be successful and with minimal conflict. People must be clear on what is required. Specific goals, and challenging tasks according to Dr. Edwin Locke, who pioneered research on goal setting in the 60 's, are most effective. "To improve your or your team 's performance, set clear goals that use specific and measurable standards. "Reduce job turnover by 15%" or "Respond to employee suggestions within 48 hours" are examples of clear goals" (Mind Tools, Essential skills for an excellent career, 2012). Setting solid quantifiable goals will set the tone in an effective …show more content…
If people know that their employment may be in jeopardy or that the company is looking to downsize, they will likely be motivated to perform their jobs in a highly effective manner. Ultimately, external factors in this author’s opinion can be more effective than internal factors. Not all human beings have the same work ethic; thus knowing that their job is on the line, most human beings will naturally be inclined to increase their work