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K@ · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What makes an occupation a profession? Listed below are some of the characteristics of professions. Which is not necessarily correct?

a. Body of specialized knowledge is continually developed and evaluated by research.
b. The members are self organizing and establish standards for education through a smallgroup of experts.
c. Members continually evaluate the quality of services provided to protect individuals andthe public.
d. It is an occupation that involves a unique practice that carries individual responsibility
and is based on theoretical knowledge.

Question 2

You have had concerns regarding the charting method used on your unit. You decide a change needs to be made and begin the change process using Lippitt's model. Which steps are included in this model? Select all that apply.

a. Diagnosing the problem
b. Assessing the motivation and capacity for change
c. Eliminating the routines and habits of people affected by the change
d. Choosing the solution
e. Choosing an appropriate role for the change agent
f. Maintaining change after it has been started

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

Answer to Question 1

B
A number of definitions and defining characteristics are related to professions. Some of these that are
held in general agreement: the body of specialized knowledge is continually developed and evaluated
by research, the members are self organizing and collectively establish standards for education (not
through a small group of experts), its members continually evaluate the quality of services provided to
protect individuals and the public, and it is an occupation that involves a unique practice that carries
individual responsibility and is based on theoretical knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E, F
Lippitt's phases of change include diagnosing the problem, assessing the motivation and capacity for
change, choosing an appropriate role for the change agent, and maintaining change after it has been
started. Choosing the solution is a step in Havelock's model. It is not suggested that eliminating the
routines and habits of people affected by the change should be eliminated. Incorporating the routines
and habits of those affected by the change would facilitate acceptance of the change.