Participative Leadership Was First Introduced in the Late 1970s

question 5

Multiple Choice

Participative leadership was first introduced in the late 1970s. It was adapted by health care organizations to form the basis of shared governance and has evolved to define the roles of nurses and resolve issues related to:

• A) patient care.
• B) nursing liability
• C) nursing salaries.
• D) nursing turnover.

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Definitions:

Professional Associations

Organizations seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.

Standards of Performance

The levels of service or achievement that are expected according to a contract or law.

Accredited Process

A formal recognition procedure that ensures a service, organization, or program meets predefined standards.

Breach of Contract

Breaching any term of a contract, whether it be in writing or oral, without an appropriate legal defense.