"You are a new administrator at a small hospital in a rural setting. A recent organizational survey indicates work engagement for employees is at an all time low. Approximately six months ago your hospital was purchased by a larger healthcare system. During the acquisition, there was a reduction in force (lay-off), including numerous long term employees. Describe leadership/management strategies to promote work engagement."
1) Discusses the complexity of the issue related to management of health care personnel; concerns from an employee perspective; concerns from a leadershsip perspective.
2) Describes federal and/or state influence on human resource management, particularly in respect to the management issue.
3) Demonstrates understanding of the complexity by proposing appropriate management strategies supported by the literature.