The nurse manager generally uses a stepwise method to arrive at ...

[SGallaher96]

The nurse manager generally uses a stepwise method to arrive at decisions that are logical and that serve to maximize the achievement of the desired objective. Which decision-making model does this manager use?
 
  1. Political decision-making model
  2. Experimentation process
  3. Rational decision-making model
  4. Trial-and-error method

Question 2

A newly promoted nurse manager would like staff to solve problems without relying on preconceived ideas. How should the manager role-model this ability?
 
  1. When disagreements occur on the unit, the manager privately asks the dissenters to be silent about the issue at meetings.
  2. Tell staff members that they must present one opinion regarding the solutions they desire.
  3. Demonstrate a genuine desire to find our why there is dissention.
  4. Develop tunnel vision when it comes to problems on the unit.

[Laurenleakan]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The premise of the political decision-making model is that decisions align with the interests of powerful stakeholders such as hospital boards and regulatory bodies.
Rationale 2: Experimentation involves the use of a pilot project to test the effectiveness of a solution.
Rationale 3: The rational decision-making model is a series of steps that managers take to make logical, rational choices that maximize the achievement of successful outcomes.
Rationale 4: The trial-and-error method is used by inexperienced managers and involves the application of one solution after another to improve a problem.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Managers should not assume that only one opinion can be voiced and that others will be silent.
Rationale 2: Managers should not assume that only one opinion can be voiced.
Rationale 3: Good managers start out with a commitment to find out why others disagree.
Rationale 4: Tunnel vision makes it difficult to see things from another perspective and will not encourage staff to avoid preconceived ideas.
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[SGallaher96]

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[Jsherida]

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