A staff member has the authority to: a. Delegate to ...

[kwoodring]

A staff member has the authority to:
 
  a. Delegate to administrative staff
  b. Implement ideas without approval from administration
  c. Assist managers in the performance of their duties
  d. Enjoy command privileges

Question 2

One of the nurse manager's roles is to evaluate staff performance. Because the nurse manager has this role, the nurse manager's positional power is increased by:
 
  a. Centrality
  b. Criticality
  c. Flexibility
  d. Relevance

[jjorrostieta]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Staff authority carries no command privileges. Staff have only the right to advise or assist managers in the performance of their duties.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Relevance is a characteristic of positions related to central objectives and issues of the organization and contributes to greater position power. Trainer or mentor, evaluator, and advocate or representative are relevantly powerful positions.