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jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The maintenance department wishes to have the nursing lounge renovated, so the lounge will be more user-friendly. The department asks the nursing staff to make a wish list of everything that they would like to see in the new lounge.

This process is an example of which part of the decision-making process?

a. Assessment/Data collection
b. Planning
c. Data interpretation
d. Generating hypotheses

Question 2

Justin is a nurse manager in a rehabilitation unit in a small urban center. There is a high turnover rate among rehab-assistants because of the heavy work assignments.

Despite his need for staff, Justin decides to review each application thoroughly and interview candidates carefully because he recognizes that it is important to hire staff who can best provide high-quality care and who will fit well with the team. Which of the following decision-making models did Justin use in making his decision?

a. Subjective model
b. Objective model
c. Optimizing model
d. Satisficing model

mcomstock09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In this particular model (a model similar to the nursing model), data collection is the first step toward identifying important alternatives or determining if there is a problem or problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Optimizing is a decision style in which the decision maker selects the option that is best, based on an analysis of the pros and cons associated with each option. A better decision is more likely when using this approach, although it takes longer to arrive at a decision.