Malcolm, an Accounts Clerk, Is All Set Make a Presentation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, an accounts clerk, is all set make a presentation on how his team can improve their productivity by changing certain work practices. His manager asks the employees not to be too critical of Malcolm's suggestions and to avoid arguing with him. The manager most likely said this because being critical ________.

• A) will increase the amount of time Malcolm will need to finish his presentation
• B) will only annoy the other people attending the presentation
• C) will put Malcolm on the defensive
• D) will confuse people about the ideas and suggestion put forth
• E) will reduce the level of group cohesiveness

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Definitions:

Mental Health

a state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

Evidence-based Practice

The integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision-making process for patient care.

Clinical Decision Making

The process by which healthcare providers diagnose, treat, and manage patient care, based on clinical judgment, patient information, and evidence-based guidelines.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy technique designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.