Which situation is an example of a major weakness of ...

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Which situation is an example of a major weakness of service-integrated structure?
 
  1. Two different units have purchased a demonstration model that could be used by both units.
  2. The pharmacy has been asked to compromise on the times medications are delivered to the units.
  3. Nurse managers in several units are interviewing new graduates for staff positions.
  4. The nurse manager of a unit is involved in a conflict between hospital management and the medical staff.

Question 2

The hiring process to fill a nursing position has been slowed because the human resources department is involved in a recruitment effort for laboratory positions.
 
  A staff nurse says, Why do we have to wait on HR? Why can't we just hire a nurse? What rationale does the nurse manager provide for waiting until HR can be involved in filing the nursing position? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. HR makes all the final hiring decisions. I just suggest the candidate I would like to have to fill the job.
  2. HR will screen the applicants for us so we don't waste time interviewing people who are not qualified.
  3. HR makes certain that we are not doing anything illegal as we interview for this position.
  4. We can't hire a nurse until HR has done a criminal background check.
  5. HR has to check to be certain that the applicant has a valid license before we can offer the job.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Duplication of resources is a major weakness of service-integrated structures.
Rationale 2: Coordination across functions and the ability to coordinate, collaborate, and compromise are strengths of service-integrated structure.
Rationale 3: One of the strengths of a service-integrated structure is that the same activities can occur in several units and can be unit specific.
Rationale 4: When there are two lines of authority, as in the parallel structure, conflicts may occur at the department or unit level.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The final hiring decision is that of the manager with input from nursing supervisors as needed.
Rationale 2: HR conducts the initial screening.
Rationale 3: HR is responsible for assuring legal hiring practices are followed.
Rationale 4: HR is generally responsible for conducting criminal background checks.
Rationale 5: HR does confirm licensure.
Global Rationale: