An Ethical System Which Judges the Consequences of an Act

question 11

Multiple Choice

An ethical system which judges the consequences of an act is referred to as:

• A) a deontological ethical system
• B) a teleological ethical system
• C) a formal ethical system
• D) a theological ethical system

Understand the roles and responsibilities of different levels of management within healthcare settings.

Identify the appropriate leadership styles and behaviors in various situational contexts within healthcare.

Recognize the stages, types, and principles of change management in healthcare environments.

Distinguish between different types of leadership (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, situational) and their implications in nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy in which one party gains at the expense of another, often characterized by a competitive stance aiming to divide a fixed amount of resources.

Functional Conflict

Disagreements that contribute positively to organizational outcomes by enhancing work processes or performance.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Administrative Orbiting

A tactic used to delay decision-making through endless reviews and requests for additional information without outright refusal.