Week 8 - performance appraisal, challenging employees Flashcards
what is a behavior that shows respect toward another person, makes that person feel valued, and contributes to mutual respect?
civility
What are bully nurse traits?
- cliques
- super nurse
- resentful nurse
- jealous nurse
- gossip nurse
- backstabbing nurse
What is constructive and assists employees growth?
discipline
What is training/molding the mind or character to bring about desired behaviors?
discipline
What is undesirable event that follows unacceptable behavior?
punishment
What does constructive discipline foster?
foster employee growth
What does constructive discipline use?
- support
2. corrective
What should employee understand with constructive discipline?
should understand that punishment is because of actions and not what they are as a person
What is the primary focus of constructive discipline?
self directed in meeting organizational goals
What does destructive discipline include?
includes the use of threats and fears to control behavior
What happens with rules in self-discipline?
rules are internalized
What is self-discipline in regards to a person?
part of the person’s personality
What is the highest and most effective form of discipline?
self-discipline
Self discipline is possible only if…
only if subordinates know the rules and accept them as valid
What are 4 strategies to create an environment of self-discipline?
- Clearly written & communicated rules and regulations
- Atmosphere of mutual trust
- -> Non-threatening environment - Judicious use of formal authority
- Employee identifies with organizational goals
What are the 4 elements of McGregor’s hot stove rule?
- Forewarning
- immediate consequences
- consistency
- impartiality
What is the most common reason for discipline?
rule breaking
What is jeopardized when staff are not disciplined?
staff morale
Any undesirable conduct should merit what?
further action
What are the types of employees who meet minimal standards?
marginal employee
What do marginal employees contribute?
contribute very little to the unit and organizational efficiency
What are 4 strategies to deal with marginal employees?
- transfer to another unit
- offer coaching
- offer early retirement
- dismissal
What are the 4 steps in progressive discipline?
- informal reprimand or verbal warning
- Formal reprimand or written warning
- suspension from work without pay
- termination
What do you want to start off by stating in a disciplinary conference?
state the problem clearly
What do you want to ask in a disciplinary conference?
Ask employee why there has been no improvement
What do you want to explain in a disciplinary conference?
disciplinary action
What do you want to describe in a disciplinary conference?
the behavioral change
What do you want to get in a disciplinary conference?
Get agreement to & acceptance of plan
What is a last resort with employee discipline?
termination
When is termination necessary?
When employees continue to break rules despite warnings
True or false: termination is not difficult for employee, manager, and unit
false; it’s hard
What is cost enormous in terms of with termination?
- managerial/employee time
2. unit morale
When does a grievance occur?
occurs when the employee & manager perceive “fair/just differently.
- when you feel the manager is not being fair
What kind of procedure is a formal means of a resolving a discrepancy?
a grievance procedure
Where are the steps outlined in a formal grievance process?
- administrative policies
2. union contracts
what does the formal grievance process entail?
entails progressive lodging of complaints up the chain of command
Where happens if the difference isn’t settled int he formal grievance process?
proceeds to arbitration
What two things must management provide when disciplining the unionized employee?
provide union staff with a written statement outlining disciplinary charges and the reasons for the penalty