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imanialler

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The nurse manager supervises the neurologic intensive care unit, surgical intensive care unit, and cardiac intensive care unit. Each unit employs 35 nurses and 15 support staff. The span of control for this manager is ________.
 
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which factor would least likely be included in the analysis of an organization?
 
  1. Whether the organization's mission and vision match staff performance
  2. Results from a staff opinion survey regarding the organization's decision-making processes
  3. How the organization's communication patterns have affected the change process
  4. The turnover rate of nursing personnel in a given unit


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

150
Explanation: The manager's span of control is the total number of employees managed. In this case, 105 nurses and 45 support staff.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. The vision and mission statements are the driving forces behind all decisions, and provide critical information about the organization's values and philosophy.
2. It is important to analyze how staff members believe decisions are made.
3. It is essential to analyze communication patterns because communication runs an organization and its ability to function effectively.
4. Organizational analysis does take staffing issues into consideration. However, of the options provided, the turnover rate of a particular unit is least likely to be considered. Analysis would likely be focused on the turnover rate in the entire organization.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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