The Nurse Manager Within a Small Department Has Requested That

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager within a small department has requested that the staff decide department coverage over the holidays. The department is not associated with patient care and serves as a supportive role to the organization. The staff is to present the manager with the coverage plan during the month of December. This is an example of which type of decision?

• A) Autocratic decision procedure
• B) Consultative decision procedure
• C) Joint decision making
• D) Delegated decision procedure

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