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karlynnae

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According to Skinner's positive reinforcement theory, a nurse manager needs to evaluate whether the desired results were obtained or not. If the desired results were not obtained, what is the nurse manager's first action?
 
  a. Reassign tasks to different staff members
  b. Assess the working environment for interference
  c. Request staff to be reassigned to a different unit
  d. Reduce the number of hours staff members work

Question 2

The nurse manager received an award because the manager's staff had taken fewer sick days than staff in other units in the hospital. The nurse manager felt that the unit demonstrated high morale and high productivity.
 
  According to McClelland's basic needs theory, the nurse manager was demonstrating what type of need?
  a.
  A need for advancement
  b.
  A need for achievement
  c.
  A need for power
  d.
  A need for affiliation



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trampas

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When desired results are not obtained, managers should analyze the situation. First, they should assess the working environment for interference.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
According to McClelland's basic needs theory, the need for achievement involves a desire to make a contribution, to excel, and to succeed. People with a need for high achievement desire feedback about their performance.




karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


amcvicar

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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