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Hsa 4180 Case Study Essay

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Sederia Washington
HAS 4180-13Spring 0W61
Case Study 1
Robert Sauer

Instructions
Generate a list of the ways in which you believe your responsibilities and the tasks you perform are likely to change because of the merger and your resulting new role. Hint: It may be helpful to make lists of what you imagine to be the circumstances before and after your appointment. For example, two obvious points of comparison involve number of employees (which implies many necessary tasks) and travel inherent in the job. See how long a list you are able to generate.
Before my promotion I was in charge of a department entailing a small staff and regular managerial duties. I was only dealing with 60 beds and instructing, coordinating, and …show more content…

While starting and maintaining a team dynamic with new staff.

Also, address the following questions: 1. What does this split-department situation do to your efficiency as a manager, and how can you compensate for this change?
The split-department situation will have a huge effect on my efficiency as a manager. It will put my planning, delegation, and execution skills to the test. Both facilities need to be run smoothly as far as patient care, management, technology, and expenses go but because I won’t be able to monitor both places at once I will have to rely heavily on the staff I’m working with. Making sure everyone is competent and knows all aspects of the job is a must. I need to make sure me being absent from a location doesn’t cause a melt down with either company. 2. On what specific management skill should the newly appointed split-department manager be concentrating?
With being appointed as a split-department manager I think my conceptual skills would be what I concentrated on the most. Being able to visualize the big picture, understanding how everyone contributes and coordinates their efforts is so important, having the whole picture will aid with the logistics of the department.
3. What other major issues do you see impacting your management role, and authority?
Think about change management, employee

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