Role theory has its underpinnings in management theory. ...

[mrsjacobs44]

Role theory has its underpinnings in management theory. Management theories influence managers' leadership styles. Which of the following theories would a nurse manager be most likely to follow when redesigning the staffing schedule?
 
  a. Humanistic
  b. Productivity
  c. Psychological
  d. Quantum

Question 2

In an organization that has a decentralized organizational philosophy, decision-making authority rests in levels closer to the point of service rather than in the executive levels.
 
  Benefits of a de-centralized organizational philosophy include (select all that apply): a. encouraging more input.
  b. supporting greater innovation.
  c. facilitating faster response times.
  d. permitting a narrower span of control.
  e. allowing for more levels of management.

[pallen55]

Answer to Question 1

D
Quantum theory is one way a manager can serve as an agent of change when patient care work/workflow must be redesigned. Quantum theory recognizes the need to understand beha-viors and relationships before changing them, the connectedness of parts such as workflow and relationships, and the need to be analytical, flexible, and empathetic.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Decentralization encourages and facilitates greater innovation, more input, and faster response times. Centralized decision making results in a narrower span of control and more levels of management, while decentralized decision making generally means that the span of management is larger for each manager.