Supervisory Roles and Theories of Motivation Paper
BSHS/425
March 7, 2016
Supervisory Roles and Theories of Motivation Paper
Who is fully equipped to respond to those in need? There is no one answer for this question; however considering the diversity of those in need a Human Service organization must be able to rapidly respond. In order to do so it takes many strategies and people, including those in Supervisory Roles. As the needs of society grow, so does the way a human service professional functions. With this being said today we will take a look at The Supervisory Process; which include the role of the supervisor, the theories of motivation applied within the supervisor process, and the key elements.
Empowerment Approach
Empowerment approach in supervising looks at the organization as a whole unit and each person plays a role in meeting the overall goal of the organization. Empowerment approach 12 principles in summary favors everyone working together for the greater good of the client. These are applied in ways of planning, assessments, and outside resources. Empowerment approach allows for accountability of the client, the organization, and further provides a platform for continued success after services are rendered. Empowerment approach has become increasingly popular, due to its nature of team work. Clients also welcome this approach as it sets a tone of involvement and control, despite the need for assistance which may come across as loss of control.
The salient roles of a supervisor applying empowerment approach to achieve organization effectiveness are organize procedures and formal structure, with the hopes of having an organization that meets goal and operates at its highest possible level of effectiveness. Some principles of empowerment approach allow the staff, the supervisor, and the participants be involved in decision making process (Lewis, Packard, & Lewis, 2012, Chapter 7, Participative Decision Making as a...