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Evvie72 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Judy has recently received a very positive performance appraisal. She was able to provide her own comments on the document and wrote the work environment is very supportive.

Management provides the staff on the unit with the tools they require, support in difficult situations, and a positive work and learning environment. Judy feels very positive about her job and demonstrates __________. a. organizational empowerment
b. psychological empowerment
c. structural empowerment
d. collaborative empowerment

Question 2

During a presentation on workplace advocacy, the speaker asks the group to identify some of the methods nurses can become involved with in order to promote workplace advocacy.

Which response by the participants would indicate to the presenter that further clarification is needed? a. Collective bargaining c. Professional practice councils
b. Shared governance d. Refirmative action

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

a. Incorrect: Judy demonstrates psychological empowerment, not organizational empowerment.
b. Correct: Psychological empowerment is what employees feel as a result of organizational empowerment. Judy's perceptions of her work environment enable her to feel this psychological empowerment.
c. Incorrect: Judy demonstrates psychological empowerment, not organizational empowerment.
d. Incorrect: Judy demonstrates psychological empowerment, not organizational empowerment.

Answer to Question 2

D
Workplace advocacy can take a variety of forms. Some forms in which nurses may be involved are
collective bargaining, shared governance, and professional practice councils.