Sample Paper – Week 7 Discussion NURS 6053 – Workplace Environment Assessment
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Work Environment Assessment Template
Use this document to complete the Module 4 Workplace Environment Assessment.
| Summary of Results – Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory | The civility score for my workplace on a scale of (20-100) is 85. This score means that my work environment is moderately healthy. The workplace environment scored highly in the areas concerning how the members live by the vision and mission of the organization. There is a high level of trust among members of the workplace, as evidenced by clear and transparent communication. Employees are valued, and they are viewed as assets, while individual achievement is also collectively celebrated. On the other hand, the workplace environment got an average score on employee’s compensation and remuneration. Similarly, the workload is not equitably distributed, which makes the organization fail to retain their best talents and brightest employees. |
| Identify two things that surprised you about the results. Also identify one idea that you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed. | The results were surprising. Firstly, the score correctly matched the level of civility for my organization. Secondly, the results can be used as an essential tool to improve my workplace environment significantly. Before conducting the assessment, I believed that respectfully treating the employees increases the civility of an organization. The assessment confirmed my belief since my organization scored highly as a result of treating employees fairly. |
| What do the results of the Assessment suggest about the health and civility of your workplace? | My workplace civility score is 85. This score implies that my workplace is moderately healthy, and it can be improved to meet the standards of a very healthy workplace environment. |
| Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article(s) you selected.
Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article(s) relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment. |
The article about transformational leadership explains how nurse leaders can inspire and encourage other employees to create change, which leads to the overall growth of the organization (Clark, 2015). Clark et al. (2011) describe how the leaders can cultivate the culture of civility in the workplace environment through fair treatment and respecting the employees. Similarly, Griffin and Clark (2014) highlight some of the intervention measures to curb incivility in the workplace. This article describes how violence can contribute to incivility and how to control it.
The theory described in the articles relates to the results I obtained for my workplace environment. Firstly, my workplace environment scored highly due to the presence of transformational leaders who inspire and cultivate the culture of civility. Secondly, workplace violence is minimized through conflict resolution and transparent communication.
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| Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article(s) to improve organizational health and/or create stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples. | My workplace environment can use the theories in the articles above to improve the health of the organization by employing transformational leadership skills and resolving conflicts amicably. For example, my organization can achieve high retention of employees through the provision of competitive remuneration packages. |
| General Notes/Comments | Workplace civility is essential for the overall health of the organization. It is essential to assess the civility regularly and improve on the areas that might cause incivility. |
References
Clark, C. M. (2015). Conversations to inspire and promote a more civil workplace. Am Nurs Today, 10.
Clark, C. M., Olender, L., Cardoni, C., & Kenski, D. (2011). Fostering civility in nursing education and practice: Nurse leader perspectives. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(7/8), 324