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vinney12

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According to the contingency theory of organizational performance, an organization must structure and adapt its nursing units to complement which two factors (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Skill set
  b. Patient population
  c. Environment
  d. Technology
  e. Finances

Question 2

Self-appraisal is an important component in the appraisal process. Self-appraisal promotes (select all that apply):
 
  a. peer input.
  b. personal responsibility.
  c. individual accountability.
  d. a nonpunitive environment.
  e. feedback regarding job performance.



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Answer to Question 1

C, D
Mark and colleagues (1996) applied contingency theory to the evaluation of nursing care delivery system outcomes. The basic premise was that, to perform effectively and produce quality outcomes, an organization must structure and adapt its nursing units to complement the envi-ronment and technology.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E
Self-appraisal as an important component in the appraisal process and promotes individual input, personal responsibility, and feedback regarding job performance. Appraisal is a structured process of facilitated self-reflection, which allows individuals to review their professional activities comprehensively and to identify areas of real strength, professional goals, and needs for de-velopment (Conlon, 2003).





 

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