Author Question: One of the several legal issues surrounding workplace violence is: a. an employer may be subject ... (Read 37 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

One of the several legal issues surrounding workplace violence is:

a. an employer may be subject to claims of negligence regarding supervision.
b. maintaining mandatory security ratios.
c. Department of Labor laws requiring em-ployers to report each incidence of workplace violence.
d. the patient's right to unrestricted visita-tion.

Question 2

Which of the following leadership styles is best suited for implementation of a shared governance structure?

a. Authoritarian
b. Autocratic
c. Democratic
d. Laissez faire

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Legal issues surrounding workplace violence include the following: higher workers' compensa-tion rates; liability for citations, fines, and criminal penalties; legislation restricting employers from action solely because of psychological disabilities; and claims of employer negligence re-garding hiring, retention, supervision, and security.

Answer to Question 2

C
A democratic leadership style encourages group discussion and decision making. Human rela-tions and teamwork are the focus that supports a shared governance model.