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  • 1Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY.

The Health Care Supervisor
|February 7, 1993
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Employee termination is a difficult task for supervisors. Supervisors should prioritize the employee

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Area of Science:

  • Management and Organizational Behavior
  • Human Resources Management

Background:

  • Employee termination is a challenging managerial task.
  • Supervisors often struggle with the personal discomfort associated with dismissals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the supervisor's responsibility towards the employee's well-being during termination.
  • To advocate for a supportive approach prioritizing employee success before dismissal.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of supervisory responsibilities in employee termination.
  • Exploration of the impact of termination on employees.

Main Results:

  • Supervisors have a duty to maximize employee success before considering termination.
  • A caring and supportive approach is crucial, contrasting with authoritarian management styles.

Conclusions:

  • Exceptional supervisors focus on salvaging employees rather than simply replacing them.
  • Prioritizing employee support before termination can transform problematic employees into productive assets.

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