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jparksx

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A nursing manager has overheard the nursing staff comment about the current incentive offered to staff for taking additional overtime hours. An employees perception of the value of the incentive is:
 
  1. Expectancy.
  2. Valence.
  3. Instrumentality.
  4. Worthiness.

Question 2

An assistant nurse manager has relieved a staff nurse for lunch. After the nurse leaves, the assistant manager realizes there is a nursing administration meeting at noon. Which stress-producing event does this exemplify?
 
  1. Poor leadership
  2. Mismanagement of the unit
  3. Role conflict
  4. Miscommunication



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Valence is defined as the perceived value of an outcome. According to expectancy theory,
employees are motivated by their beliefs about future outcomes and the value or valence
placed on those outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The unit was managed effectively so staff could get to lunch, which reflects good management and leadership skills.
Rationale 2: The unit was managed effectively so staff could get to lunch, which reflects good management and leadership skills.
Rationale 3: Role conflict occurs when an individual has two competing roles. The assistant manager was caught between the role of being a helper to staff and attending the meeting.
Rationale 4: There was no miscommunication.
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