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nummyann

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Which of the following statements represents an organizations philosophy?
 
  1. We will increase client satisfaction by 15.
  2. We will increase productivity by 10 on the 2nd floor.
  3. We believe clients are most important.
  4. We believe in honest communication.

Question 2

Which relationship is an example of staff authority in classical theory?
 
  1. The shift supervisor directs the staff nurse to help another nurse admit two new clients.
  2. The unit manager asks the staff nurse to participate in a unit conference.
  3. The team leader asks the staff nurse to assume care of an extra client after another nurse goes home ill.
  4. The staff nurse's mentor calls to see how the nurse's first day on a new unit progressed.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The philosophy is a statement of beliefs held by the organization; values are specific aspects of
personal relationships or specific situations; the vision statement is the overall outcome desired
by the organization; the mission is the reason the organization exists.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The staff nurse/shift supervisor is an example of line authority. The shift supervisor is responsible for the work of the staff nurse.
Rationale 2: The staff nurse/unit manager relationship is an example of line authority. The unit manager is responsible for the work of the staff nurse.
Rationale 3: The staff nurse/team leader relationship is an example of line authority. The team leader is responsible for the work of the staff nurse.
Rationale 4: The staff nurse/mentor relationship is one in which the mentor offers advice and recommendations to the staff nurse but is not responsible for the care the nurse provides.
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