Author Question: Negative perceptions of politics in the workplace include __________. a. competing interests and ... (Read 61 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Negative perceptions of politics in the workplace include __________.

a. competing interests and goals
b. diverse interests can be sorted out in a just way
c. association between power and reward
d. organizational structure

Question 2

Some ways that nurses set priorities are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?

a. Apply the nursing process.
b. Constantly reassess patient care needs.
c. Delegate all duties to others.
d. Constantly re-prioritize patient care needs.

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

a. Correct: Mintzberg's (1983 ) negative view of politics in the workplace describes politics as 1 ) behaviour outside of the legitimate systems of influence, and often in opposition to them; 2 ) behaviour designed to benefit the individual or group, ostensibly at the expense of the organization at large; and 3 ) behaviour that is divisive or conflictive in nature, pitting individuals or groups against the organization or against each other.
b. Incorrect: This is not a description of politics in the workplace.
c. Incorrect: This is not a description of politics in the workplace.
d. Incorrect: This is not a description of politics in the workplace.

Answer to Question 2

C
Setting priorities is a skill that nurses use on a daily basis to ensure safe, quality, and timely patient care. Some techniques that nurses use to set priorities include: 1) apply the nursing process; 2) constantly reassess patient care needs; and 3) constantly re-prioritize patient care needs. While some duties can be delegated to other members of the health care team, not all duties can be delegated.