Author Question: As a nurse manager, you embrace the usefulness of resources such as Smart Bed. This behavior is ... (Read 39 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As a nurse manager, you embrace the usefulness of resources such as Smart Bed. This behavior is important to:

a. Budget development.
b. A manager's role.
c. Succession planning.
d. Encouragement of staff utilization of technology.

Question 2

The motivational approach of empowerment is different from the relational approach of empowerment in that it includes more ____.

a. Autonomy in each strategic step
b. Delegation of managerial duties and tasks
c. Emphasis on open communication and goal setting
d. Laissez-faire methods and strategies of persuasion

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Informatics such as Smart Bed facilitates effectiveness and efficiency in care. By becoming an early adopter of technology, staff members, particularly older staff, who may be less comfortable with technology, are encouraged to value its use in care delivery and management.

Answer to Question 2

C
The motivational approach of empowerment includes less delegation of power and more empha-sis on open communication and inspirational goal setting. The affective domain is emphasized, with feelings of ownership, responsibility, capability, commitment, and involvement.