A Nurse Manager Wishes to Use a Model of Job

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager wishes to use a model of job performance to help match employees and tasks to achieve the greatest effectiveness. What should the manager do first?

• A) Evaluate each employee's educational and experiential background.
• B) Establish, in writing, the expectations of each task.
• C) Consider how much variation from standard is acceptable.
• D) Review unit statistics for incidents, errors, and accidents.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

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Clinical Psychologist

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Outcome Research

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