Adjusting to not being "on top": making effective use of transitions

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Upper management professionals must be able to anticipate the possibility of termination or demotion, as downsizing and massive lay offs continue to prevail in industries, particularly in health care management. Although job loss or demotion creates a destructive impact on a manager's ego, they must be dealt with open mindedly. In such cases, it is important for managers to maintain a positive outlook in life and keep one's personal integrity. Others may also find emotional relief by seeking the support of other professionals and advisors.

author: Davidhizar, Ruth, Dowd, Steven B.
Employee Termination, Psychological aspects, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will, Downsizing (Management), Executive dismissals

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Humor: no materiel manager should be without it

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Materiel managers should develop a sense of humor in the workplace as it provides psychological, social and physical benefits to both managers and personnel. Humor should not be cynical, sarcastic or aimed at ridiculing. Managers must determine the appropriate situations where humor is applicable. They can use humor to develop management strategies that can ultimately enhance the workplace environment and achieve the goal of providing quality health care.

author: Davidhizar, Ruth, Dowd, Steven B., Shearer, Ruth
Management-Stress Handling, Usage, Stress management, Hospitals, Wit and humor in medicine, Medical humor, Hospital materials management

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Helping staff cope with change

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Healthcare industry managers can help staff cope with change by helping them find challenges in adversity and helping them find the stamina to endure change and fostering teamwork. Change is almost constant in the healthcare industry that managers must come up with innovative and readily available coping strategies. Managers must provide support and intervention in some cases where change is imminent and needed.

author: Davidhizar, Ruth, Dowd, Steven B., Shearer, Ruth
Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Human resource management, Health care industry, Medical care, Corporate turnarounds, Turnaround management

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