Welcome to week 4! This week we are learning about motivation! In the health care field, motivation is pivotal to organizational success. Effective leaders know what motivates their subordinates achieve success.

To meet discussion expectations, please complete Steps 1-3 promptly.

Discussion Expectations
Follow the 3-Step Plan and Student Checklist to meet the Discussion Grading Rubric expectations.

Due Wednesday at 11:59 pm EST.

Step 1: Read the Discussion Background:

Ralph has been working in the billing department of the medical plaza for several years. He recently applied to a manager position in his department. Ralph believed he was the most qualified applicant and was surprised when they awarded the position to his co-worker, Gina. Ralph feels that Gina is less qualified than him and incapable of being a good manager. Angry about not earning the promotion, Ralph decides to not cooperate with Gina and make work difficult for her. He wants to show the others that he should have received the promotion over her.

Gina is very happy with her new position and the organizational changes. However, she can tell that Ralph is not very happy with her promotion.

Step 2: Create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below:

From Gina’s perspective, what can she do to help Ralph with the change in management?
Imagine you are Ralph’s co-worker. What advice would you give him?
Explain the importance of having a diversity work environment.

It is a incomplete question. The complete question is as follow:

Step 1: Read the Discussion Background:

Ralph has been working in the billing department of the medical plaza for several years. He recently applied to a manager position in his department. Ralph believed he was the most qualified applicant and was surprised when they awarded the position to his co-worker, Gina. Ralph feels that Gina is less qualified than him and incapable of being a good manager. Angry about not earning the promotion, Ralph decides to not cooperate with Gina and make work difficult for her. He wants to show the others that he should have received the promotion over her.

Gina is very happy with her new position and the organizational changes. However, she can tell that Ralph is not very happy with her promotion.

Step 2: Create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below:

From Gina’s perspective, what can she do to help Ralph with the change in management?

Imagine you are Ralph’s co-worker. What advice would you give him?

Explain the importance of having a diversity work environment.

From Gina’s perspective, she could help to Ralph to understand the need to work together. It is a challenge and represents an opportunity to improve the performance of Ralph.  

My advice he needs not to be so self-centered and closed minded for advancing in his work (and life).

A diverse work environment is better to create customized products for customers, which are identified with the ethical values of the company. The companies are better adapted to rapid changes in the needs of customers. Moreover, companies with greater diversity are less likely to suffer judgments because they have higher empathy skills related to social equity, democracy, human rights and antiracism.