Answer to Question 1
B
Demographic information such as average income, age, race, sex, and background provides insight
into consumer individuality. Competitive analysis probes how the competition is performing by
examining other hospitals' practices. Strategic initiatives include strategic plans that guide the
direction of the organization over several years. Regulatory influences affect financial performance
and are influenced by several governing bodies.
Answer to Question 2
C
The decision-making role of a nurse manager would include being an entrepreneur, handling
disturbances, and allocating resources. The information-processing role involves managing the
information that the people need. The interpersonal role focuses on functioning as a figurehead,
leader, or liaison. In the advocate role, the nurse manager would focus on supporting employee rights.
Pocket gophers and ecosystem structure (data from Huntly and Inouye 1988).
Average Global Temperature Rise over the Past Century
Distribution of the Income of Americans
Race-Ethnicity and Income Extremes
Air-Temperature Data
Saving Rates by Income Quintile, 2003