Author Question: Using both the yin (patience, process, and empathy) and yang (courage and positive action), Taoism ... (Read 54 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Using both the yin (patience, process, and empathy) and yang (courage and positive action), Taoism suggests the leader must balance opposites and be able to manage and grow from conflict.

Which of the following is an example of effective leadership on a nursing unit undergoing change regarding the use of an assistant nurse manager position since this position is not currently effective? The nurse manager:
A. Asks all interested nurses to apply for the assistant nurse manager position
B. Determines that the nurse who has been on the unit the longest should be promoted
C. Chooses two charge nurses to manage the unit instead of one assistant nurse manager
D. Decides to promote her niece, who is very action oriented and self-directed, to obtain her own nurse manager position

Question 2

The new nurse manager is determining how to schedule staff for the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Finally she decides the most equitable process would be:

A. Have anyone with children get Thanksgiving and Christmas days off no matter what his or her seniority is.
B. Assign the holidays randomly so there is no favoritism involved.
C. Ask for preferences (first, second, and third choices) and then make a schedule to accommodate everyone's first choice on the specified holiday.
D. Assign those with seniority the holidays of their choice and shifts that they request, and fill in with the rest of the staff as to what is still needing coverage.

tranoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect because this action is not going to cause any change in the current process of having an assistant nurse manager.
B Incorrect because seniority should not de-termine who gets a promotion.
C Correct because using a creative solution appears to have solved a potential prob-lem.
D Incorrect because promoting a family member demonstrates favoritism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect because too many staff members would be angry.
B Incorrect because random assignment would not really make anyone happy.
C Correct because everyone would get their first choice for their first choice holiday and then their second and third choices for the other two holidays.
D Incorrect because it is not fair to give only the senior staff what they prefer and overlook the less experienced staff.