Contemporary Nurses Are Demonstrating Power in a Number of Ways

question 2

Multiple Choice

Contemporary nurses are demonstrating power in a number of ways including which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) The authority that comes with the possession of knowledge ("knowledge is power")
• B) Legal power that is associated with the legitimatization of nursing roles (e.g., nurse practitioner)
• C) Changed self-perceptions to accept one's own ideas or the ideas of other nursing leaders instead of those imposed by others
• D) More involvement in the political process, labour unions, and organizational lobbying efforts
• E) None of the above

Recognize the role and establishment of labor relations within HR and its relationship with labor unions.

Identify the reasons for the renaming of the personnel department to human resources and the impact on the department's image.

Understand the significance of outsourcing certain HR functions like payroll.

Define statutory benefits and their importance within the HR function.

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Definitions:

Accrual Concept

An accounting methodology that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of cash flow.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance and represents potential future benefits; examples include patents, trademarks, and goodwill.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

A type of pension plan where the benefits that the retiree will receive are defined based on factors such as salary history and duration of employment.

Interest Cost Component

The portion of pension expense that reflects the increase in pension benefits liability due to the passage of time, calculated based on actuarial assumptions.