A director has performed an annual appraisal of the ICU manager, ...

[ahriuashd]

A director has performed an annual appraisal of the ICU manager, which reflects several issues in regard to the manager's attitude. At the end of the interview the manager expresses disagreement with the appraisal.
 
  The director instructs the manager to sign the appraisal and ends the interview. The manager reports this situation to the human resources director for which reason? 1. The interview was conducted in an unprofessional manner.
  2. The appraisal could be interpreted as discriminatory.
  3. The appraisal was not a fair evaluation of the manager's work.
  4. The director appraised the manager's attitude which is unprofessional.

Question 2

Choose the major restriction undermining political savvy in nursing.
 
  1. Dressing for success
  2. Being strong and assertive
  3. Talking more than listening
  4. Being your own cheerleader

[srodz]

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale 1: There is not enough information to determine whether the interview was managed in an unprofessional manner.
Rationale 2: The appraisal could be discriminatory because the manager should be offered the time to add written comments to the appraisal form. The director failed to allow this time.
Rationale 3: There is not enough information to determine if the appraisal was a fair evaluation of the manager's work.
Rationale 4: If there are attitude issues the director should address how they affect the work of the unit in the appraisal.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. Sometimes listening is much more important than talking, especially if gossip is involved.
Dressing for success, being assertive, and being your own cheerleader are positive ways to
build political savvy.

[ahriuashd]

Excellent

[amandalm]

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