Sample Case Analysis HIMA Case

Analysis AHIMA

How are the principles of goal setting applied in this case?

In order to transform the way Health Information Services (HIS) Department works, they

have implemented a strategy of goals settings in different levels of the organization and that

would gradually help the different departments work smarter.

The goals setting principle that had been applied in this case are:

1. Clarity: By setting clear and specific goals, the management gives direction of what they

are trying to achieve and how to focus their energies. In this case, accuracy of goal setting is

assessed by making decision regarding the realignment, determination the objective measures

of achievement, and focus on the redesign.

2. Commitment: In order to achieve this clear goals,

This is strategy is of vital importance as the HIS department is affected by

constant change, monitoring and giving feedback gives them direction of what needs to be

review and what is working well.

What were the outcomes of job enrichment in the HIS Departments?

In some cases, the implementation of job enrichment has brought some risk such as role

conflict, concerns about pay rates, licensure and credentials.

In the case where the HIS Department was looking to mitigate the boredom and tried to skill

level, the outcomes were those of role ambiguity and conflict as well as qualitative overload.

What was the impact of job enrichment on motivation and communication in the HIS

Departments?

Job enrichment has a positive impact in the HIS Department as employees as well as the

different sector and organization had been involved in the change. Employees have perceived

their job as more meaningful which has caused increased job satisfaction and involvement.

Moreover, the decrease of absenteeism and tardiness is a good indication that the employees

are more motivated within their