Psychology of Work
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Proposal for West Australian Nursing
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Nursing Solutions Organisation
May 8th 2013
Our mission
‘To change and raise awareness of issues evident in nursing culture’
Lilian Matulich: x
Stacey Petchell: x
Lauren Reeve: x
Gordon Smith-Gander: 20091348
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Working Environment 3 Problems of bullying 4 Potential resolutions 6 Theories that support resolutions 8 Proposal: 9 Establishment of a “Bullying Committee” 9 Assessment 9 Outside Evaluation 10 Conclusion: 10 References 11
Introduction
Nursing Solution Organisation has analysed the working environment of West Australian Nursing and we have come to a number of conclusion that would benefit the organisational culture and maximise utility. It essential that the issues mentioned are dealt with in the appropriate manner in order to achieve the result that is desired. This report outlines the issues, theories regarding these issues, the problems surrounding workplace bullying, our proposed resolution and the implementation process involved.
Working Environment
During our last visit at your site we identified a few issues that emerged from bullying in your establishment. These issues do not only involve the individuals involved but have the ability to affect your organisation in terms of how it operates and how it is seen by those outside your organisation hence affecting your reputation. The issues we came across were as follows: * Improper supervision. * Minimal or not enough training and supervision for managers or supervisors on how to tackle bullying behaviour observed in the work place. * An organisational culture that promotes bullying. * Lack of motivation with many people in the organisation.
These are common factors that promote bullying in the work place (Harvey, Treadway, Heames, & Duke, 2009).
Upon carrying out a
Proposal for West Australian Nursing
-------------------------------------------------
Nursing Solutions Organisation
May 8th 2013
Our mission
‘To change and raise awareness of issues evident in nursing culture’
Lilian Matulich: x
Stacey Petchell: x
Lauren Reeve: x
Gordon Smith-Gander: 20091348
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Working Environment 3 Problems of bullying 4 Potential resolutions 6 Theories that support resolutions 8 Proposal: 9 Establishment of a “Bullying Committee” 9 Assessment 9 Outside Evaluation 10 Conclusion: 10 References 11
Introduction
Nursing Solution Organisation has analysed the working environment of West Australian Nursing and we have come to a number of conclusion that would benefit the organisational culture and maximise utility. It essential that the issues mentioned are dealt with in the appropriate manner in order to achieve the result that is desired. This report outlines the issues, theories regarding these issues, the problems surrounding workplace bullying, our proposed resolution and the implementation process involved.
Working Environment
During our last visit at your site we identified a few issues that emerged from bullying in your establishment. These issues do not only involve the individuals involved but have the ability to affect your organisation in terms of how it operates and how it is seen by those outside your organisation hence affecting your reputation. The issues we came across were as follows: * Improper supervision. * Minimal or not enough training and supervision for managers or supervisors on how to tackle bullying behaviour observed in the work place. * An organisational culture that promotes bullying. * Lack of motivation with many people in the organisation.
These are common factors that promote bullying in the work place (Harvey, Treadway, Heames, & Duke, 2009).
Upon carrying out a
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