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"That's not my fault!".

R Davidhizar1

  • 1Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN.

The Health Care Supervisor
|February 7, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Employees sometimes use denial to cope with underperformance. This article explores denial dynamics and offers supervisors strategies for effective workplace intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Denial is a psychological coping mechanism employees may use.
  • Underperformance in the workplace can trigger denial.
  • Healthcare settings present unique challenges for addressing employee denial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the dynamics of denial in the workplace.
  • To provide supervisors with strategies for responding to employee denial.
  • To address denial specifically within the healthcare environment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on psychological coping mechanisms.
  • Analysis of workplace dynamics related to performance.
  • Case study examples of denial in healthcare.

Main Results:

  • Denial can impede performance and team cohesion.
  • Supervisors require specific skills to address denial effectively.
  • Early intervention is crucial for resolving denial.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding denial dynamics is key for supervisors.
  • Implementing targeted strategies can mitigate the impact of denial.
  • Proactive management of denial supports a healthier work environment.

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