The Nurse Manager Wants to Create an Empowered Workplace for His

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager wants to create an empowered workplace for his staff. Which activities would be most helpful in accomplishing this?

• A) Keeping bad news about an upcoming layoff from staff members to avoid upsetting them
• B) Avoiding giving negative feedback to employees so that they do not become discouraged
• C) Providing a loosely structured orientation process so that nurses can develop innovative behaviors
• D) Teaching a class on the neurobiological reactions that lead to burnout and reinforcing healthy coping skills.

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Definitions:

Manager's Knowledge

The information, expertise, and skills that a manager possesses, which enable effective decision-making and leadership within an organization.

Social Responsibility

Refers to the ethical framework and obligation of an organization or individual to act for the benefit of society at large.

Society

A group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, often sharing customs, laws, and social institutions.