Which Action Represents the Key Management Function of Strategic Planning

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which action represents the key management function of strategic planning?

• A) Determining that all nurses on the unit understand the current organizational philosophy
• B) Evaluating the communication process between the pharmacy and the nursing departments
• C) Monitoring data from the quality management initiative related to the last three orientation programs
• D) Developing a 5-year plan that will incorporate the clinical nurse leader as a part of all nursing units

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Definitions:

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to build and maintain social relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging with others.

Physiological Needs

Basic human requirements for survival and physical well-being, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Security Needs

Fundamental requirements concerning an individual's or entity's need for safety and protection from harm.

Deficiency Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are basic needs (such as food, shelter, and safety) that must be met before an individual can focus on higher-level psychological needs.