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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A task force leader says, At the beginning of our next meeting we are going to do some team-building exercises. Which comment by a group member indicates a need for further education about team building?

1. I don't see anything wrong with the way our team works. Why do we have to go through team building?
2. That should help us meet the goals we have written.
3. I did some team-building work a long time ago. I probably need a refresher.
4. I hope the men on our task force will cooperate.

Question 2

A nurse manager is conducting her first interview. The manager requests guidelines for the human resource (HR) director, which are provided. Which response is the best advice given by the HR director?

1. Follow these guidelines and do not ask personal questions.
2. If you are unsure of a question, ask yourself if the question applies to job performance.
3. You may ask any question as long as its stated in third person.
4. You may only asked the questions which are provided.

kristenb95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Team-building exercises were originally used to improve interpersonal workplace relationships and this group member may still think of them in that vein.
Rationale 2: Team building is a method to improve a group's chances of meeting its goals.
Rationale 3: Team-building skills can be learned, but must be reinforced on the job.
Rationale 4: Research indicates that female students in medicine and nursing are more open-minded about cooperating with other health professionals than are their male counterparts.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Following guidelines and questions provided by HR are appropriate steps in conducting an
interview. At times the manager may have to ask a very specific question related to the job. As
long as the question is related to job performance, the question is appropriate. Asking
questions in third person may still violate state and federal regulations.