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The manager has asked the staff to participate in the selection of new intravenous pumps for the unit. The manger has provided a list of choices and budget guidelines. This is an example of use of which management strategy?
 
  1. Use of expert power
  2. Use of legitimate power
  3. Empowerment of staff
  4. Management persuasiveness

Question 2

Which statements correctly apply to the process of developing public policy? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The two types of public policy are regulatory and allocative.
  2. Since public policy supports the general population, decisions regarding policy are typically straightforward and easy to make.
  3. Often, in order to pass a policy, deals have to be made.
  4. Public policy may benefit some at the expense of others.
  5. By law, political influence is separate from policy development.



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Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. This manager has used expert opinion, not expert power.
2. Legitimate power is the type of power that is awarded with a position.
3. This action enables others to act and provides others with the opportunity to participate and influence decisions.
4. The manger would have used persuasiveness to convince the staff to adopt a particular kind of pump that the manager chose.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. These are the two types of public policy.
2. It is difficult to develop public policy because there are often conflicts that must be considered. It is also impossible to meet the needs of all people.
3. Deals and compromises are a part of developing public policy.
4. Allocative policies provide benefits for some at the expense of others to ensure that certain public objectives are met.
5. Politics is deeply involved in developing public policy.



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