Job evaluation methods for hospitals
MGT410 Unit 4 IP
Use one of the job evaluation methods identified in chapter
11 of the Dessler text to establish the relative worth of the following
hospital jobs:
? FLOOR
FINISHER: Operates 19-inch, floor scrubbing machine. Uses various chemicals to
remove old finishes from floors and cleans carpets. Uses mops and buckets to
clean up residue from floor stripping and applies new finishes. Must have
ability to examine old finishes, identify their type, and mix chemical
solutions to desired strength to remove old finishes without ruining floor
surfaces. Must be able to identify various types of terrazzo and tile flooring
composition and use appropriate cleaning agents. Must know several types of
polymeric floor finishes and appropriate application to floor surfaces.
? CHECKOUT
AIDE: Cleans patient’s room after the patient checks out of the hospital. Must
know procedures for properly cleaning patient room. Must know procedures for
stripping off old linen, cleaning bed frame, and remaking patient bed. Must
coordinate cleaning with check-in desk so rooms are ready for next scheduled patient.
Must be able to use routine germicidal products to ensure safe patient
environment.
? HOUSEKEEPING
AIDE: Must know procedures and germicidal products for cleaning patient rooms.
Works on a routine schedule established by department supervisor.
? PROJECTS
AIDE: Engages in nonroutine labor tasks within hospital. Must be capable of
working under general supervision. Typical projects are moving furniture,
cleaning up nonrecurring messes (e.g., water puddle caused by broken water
pipe), and moving equipment.
? FLATIRON
ATTENDANT: Works at finishing end of flatiron in hospital laundry. As pressed
sheets and other flat linen emerge from flatiron, folds linens and places them
on laundry cart. Pushes full carts to linen wareroom.
? WASHER-EXTRACTOR
OPERATOR: Operates commercial washers up to 3,000-lb capacity and extractors of
up to 1,000-lb capacity. Must know how to load and unload washer and extractor.
Centrifugal force extractor requires judgment in loading so loads are not out
of balance, thereby causing damage to equipment or hazards to employees. Must
know appropriate washing formulas to ensure linens are clean, Must know special
procedures for assuring that difficult-to-clean stains are handled to salvage
the linens. Oversees work of assistant washer/extractor operator.
For this assignment, complete the following tasks:
? Establish
the relative worth of these jobs using a job evaluation method and provide a
rationale for your conclusions.
? Use this
information to develop an incentive plan and provide a rationale for your
incentive strategies.
Excerpts from:
Bergmann, T. J. & Scarpello, V. G. (2002). Preface &
Chapters 8-13. In Compensation decision making (4th ed.). Mason, OH:
South-Western.
MGT410 Unit 4 DB
You have been assigned to redesign the compensation strategy
for your organization. The first step is to determine the numerous stakeholders
who need to be included in the compensation strategy and/or decision. Using
course materials to support your position, briefly write responses for each of
the following:
? Who
should be involved in compensation strategies and decisions?
? Why is
their participation necessary?
