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Humor: no materiel manager should be without it.
R Shearer1, R Davidhizar, S B Dowd
1Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN, USA.
Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|July 6, 1998
Summary
Managers can use positive humor to build character, manage stress, and improve teamwork. Fostering a "laughing with" culture enhances employee satisfaction and organizational health.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Health and Wellness
Background:
- Humor's dual potential: constructive or destructive.
- The recognized importance of a sense of humor for individual and organizational health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide managers with strategies for cultivating positive humor.
- To explore humor as a tool for stress management, team building, and employee satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of humor's impact in the workplace.
- Review of management strategies for fostering positive workplace dynamics.
Main Results:
- Implementing a "laughing with" approach can mitigate workplace adversity.
- Positive humor is linked to reduced stress and enhanced team cohesion.
Conclusions:
- Managers can strategically use humor to improve employee well-being.
- A "laughing with" culture is vital for organizational resilience and satisfaction.