HCS 341 All DQs

Week 1

Why do mergers and acquisitions often lead to the consolidation of positions or reductions in workforce? What effect do these changes have on employees?

How do changes in employment laws and regulatory compliance affect a health care organization?

Week 2

How may an organization forecast future staffing needs?

Why are complete and up-to-date job descriptions important?

Week 3

Why are training and development opportunities important to certain employees and not others? To which employees do they appear to be the most important and why?

Week 4

Are performance appraisals necessary? How do they enhance future performance?

What steps should a department manger take when an employee exhibits problems meeting the jobs minimum standards of performance?

Why are career development and succession planning important components of an organizations strategic plan?