The Hospital Administration Is Discussing the Possibility of Closing Hospital

question 9

Multiple Choice

The hospital administration is discussing the possibility of closing hospital beds in your unit because of a nursing shortage and the increased amount of overtime required to care for patients.As the leader on the unit,which of the following examples best demonstrates your transformational leadership style?

• A) Your entire staff walks out on strike.
• B) Your staff sends an ultimatum to the clinic director demanding higher pay.
• C) A group of your staff members goes to the administration to propose closing of a different unit.
• D) A group of your staff members goes to the administration to request that they be allowed to work the overtime hours.

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