A Nursing Supervisor Has Introduced a Needed Change in Policy

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change. Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Meet with the supervisor and discuss modifications of the proposed change.
• B) Slow down the change process.
• C) Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change.
• D) Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance.
• E) Proceed with the change.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The work of factory employees that can be directly traced to the product being manufactured.

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost of direct labor for actual production and the actual cost incurred.

Direct Labor

Direct labor involves the work of employees who are directly involved in producing goods or services, being a key factor in manufacturing costs.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The discrepancy in the actual worked hours versus the expected standard hours, multiplied by the standard rate for labor.