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Task force: a management technique that produces quality decisions and employee commitment.
1Department of Nutrition Services, Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Task forces empower employees to solve problems, leading to better, more accepted solutions. This management technique involves careful planning and group collaboration for successful implementation in various settings.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Task forces offer a structured approach for addressing specific challenges within an organization.
- Employee involvement in decision-making can enhance solution acceptance and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the implementation strategy for using task forces in management.
- To highlight the benefits of task forces in clinical and food management.
Main Methods:
- Management selects a facilitator and task force participants.
- Clear communication of the problem and concept to the work group is essential.
- Task force meetings require structured planning for productivity.
Main Results:
- Task forces facilitate the development of practical solutions through group input.
- Decisions are based on comprehensive input from all work group members.
- Task force members are responsible for the successful implementation of agreed-upon solutions.
Conclusions:
- Task forces are a versatile management tool with broad applications in healthcare settings.
- Utilizing task forces leads to numerous tangible and intangible benefits for organizations.
- Employee-centered problem-solving through task forces improves overall operational outcomes.