Which of the following are examples of formal decision-making ...

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Which of the following are examples of formal decision-making strategies (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Trial and error
  b. Anchoring
  c. Pilot project
  d. Creativity technique
  e. Decision tree

Question 2

The nurse manager is anticipating changes on the unit because of managed care. It is up to the manager to sell the staff on this care concept. A goal of managed care that the staff must un-derstand is that managed care is:
 
  a. Grounded in business theory.
  b. Useful for long-term patients only.
  c. Designed to reduce unit resources and staff.
  d. Not concerned with the best interests of clients.

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Examples of formal decision-making strategies include trial and error, the use of pilot projects, creativity techniques, and the use of a decision tree.

Answer to Question 2

A
Managed care combines delivery of needed care with business principles of efficiency and cost. Nurse managers who know business principles become conduits for ensuring safe, effective, af-fordable care.