Leadership Nur 4120 Chapter 12
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Which statements are true concerning a bureaucratic organization? Select
all that apply.
a. It is commonly referred to as a line organization.
b. It is typically found in large health-care organizations.
c. It is rooted in individual personalities.
d. They resemble Weber's original design of organization.
e. Its authority is represented by its staff organizational chart. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A, B, D, E
A nursing supervisor has been given the responsibility for increasing the
frequency and
thoroughness of nursing assessments on a hospital unit. However, the
supervisor does not
have the authority to enforce new guidelines for assessment or assign
consequences for
noncompliance. What is the most likely outcome of this scenario?
a. The desired outcome will not be achieved.
b. The assessments will improve, but the nurses will be resentful.
c. The supervisor will need to use unauthorized enforcement.
d. The assessments will improve as a result of collaboration. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A
An organization has proposed a policy stating that no more than five people
should report to
any single manager in the organization. What is the most likely outcome of
this change in
organizational structure?
a. Decision making will become unpredictable.
b. Workplace satisfaction will increase.
c. Efficiency will decrease in the organization.
d. Worker autonomy and empowerment will increase. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-C
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A nurse-manager is reviewing the organizational chart of a health-care
facility before
accepting a job offer. When reviewing the organizational chart, the nurse
should:
a. be aware that the informal structure of the organization cannot be
discerned from
the chart.
b. confirm the accuracy of the chart with the human resources department.
c. try to meet with the people at the top of the chart, if possible.
d. review the qualifications of each person on the chart. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A
A rural hospital is considering a sharp reduction in the range and
availability of the services
it provides. Before making this change, the hospital's leadership should:
a. decentralize its decision-making model.
b. implement shared governance.
c. review its organizational chart.
d. consult with local stakeholders. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
The top-level managers of a hospital have chosen to apply for magnet
designation. The
decision to grant this designation will be largely based on what factor?
a. Input from local nursing educators and academics
b. The findings from an onsite visit by assessors
c. The results of a local public opinion survey
d. Review of the organizational chart - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
After starting a new job, a nurse-manager has been surprised at the amount
of grapevine
communication that happens. The manager should recognize what
characteristic of this type
of communication?
a. It is difficult to control or stop.
b. It always involves verbal, face-to-face communication.
c. It consists of negative and subversive messages.
d. Strong organizations have policies that prohibit it. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A
Max Weber, as part of the scientific management era, contributed
immensely to the
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