Work Environment Assessment
Review the Work Environment Assessment Template you completed for this Module’s Discussion.
Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace.
Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed.
Explain what the results of the Assessment suggest about the health and civility of your workplace.
Part 2: Reviewing the Literature (1-2 pages)
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.
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.
Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams (1–2 pages)
Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.
Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.
Sample Solution
The Work Environment Assessment Template I completed for this Module’s Discussion revealed some interesting insights about my workplace. The results suggested that the physical environment of my organization is well maintained as employees have access to resources and amenities which allow them to perform their work efficiently, such as comfortable office furniture, adequate space in both individual offices and collaborative areas, spacious parking lot, cafeteria etc. In addition, employees are provided with opportunities for learning and development; they are encouraged to pursue professional development courses and attend seminars on up-to-date topics.
Two things that surprised me about the results were the lack of recognition given to employees who go above and beyond expectations while performing their duties and the limited flexibility in terms of working hours or vacation policies. Although I believed prior to conducting the assessment that there was a sense of team spirit amongst coworkers due to frequent team building activities, it was confirmed by these findings as our workplace scored highest in regards to peer support amongst colleagues.
The results suggest that overall, my workplace is a healthy and civil environment where employees feel valued by management; however certain aspects can be improved upon such as providing more recognition when appropriate or promoting better communication between different departments so collaboration between teams is more seamless.
