A Nurse Executive Is Hired to Restore a Unit's Productivity,which

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse executive is hired to restore a unit's productivity,which has decreased as the result of low staff morale.The nurse executive utilizes which of the following leadership principles?

• A) The leader declares the intent and goals to enhance productivity and assumes that the unit also wishes to increase productivity, which allows nurses to feel in control of the environment.
• B) If staff members increase productivity, then they are given opportunity to engage in learning events such as workshops and conferences. If the staff members are not satisfied, they will insist on a different leader, who will get them what they want.
• C) Leaders at the national level who are seeking relief for nurses in the workplace are seen as the solution to the nursing shortage.
• D) Workplace satisfaction depends on staffing ratios, adequate pay, and tuition reimbursement, and these are things the leader can control.

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Definitions:

Full-Swing

Operating at the highest or most active level of performance or activity.

Leadership

The act of guiding or directing a group towards a goal by inspiring individuals, setting clear objectives, and building a supportive and collaborative environment.

Field-Science

The branch of science dedicated to the study of natural processes and phenomena directly in their natural settings.

Immanuel Kant

A German philosopher, known for his contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, emphasizing the importance of reason in understanding and moral decision-making.