A new nurse manager questions another manager as to the method of ...

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A new nurse manager questions another manager as to the method of performance evaluation that focuses on personal traits and characteristics. The other manager explains it:
 
  1. Is job related.
  2. Can be used for a variety of job descriptions.
  3. Can be useful in staff development.
  4. Can help prevent legal accusation of discrimination.

Question 2

A nurse manager is working on several projects and is stressed most of the time. This manager prefers working at the unit desk instead of in the office to be certain nothing on the unit is missed.
 
  Which would be the most effective method to decrease this manager's stress? 1. Keep a structured schedule for work time on each project in the office.
  2. Elicit assistance from employees to help complete the projects.
  3. Allow one project to fall behind while finishing up the others.
  4. Take a sick day to work on the projects uninterrupted at home.

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. An evaluation that focuses on traits and personal characteristics such as handles stress well
can be used for a variety of job descriptions. The manager can use the same tool to evaluate
licensed and unlicensed personnel. Job-related staff development and prevention of legal
discrimination are disadvantages of a traits and personal characteristics evaluation system.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Carving out work time for each project in the office with a clear place to work is the most effective method to decrease this manager's stress.
Rationale 2: Eliciting help from employees is not the most helpful option provided.
Rationale 3: Allowing one project to fall behind to work on others will not decrease stress in the long term.
Rationale 4: Taking a sick day and working on projects at home is not an appropriate management behavior.
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