During the First Meeting of a Newly Created Task Force

question 21

Multiple Choice

During the first meeting of a newly created task force, the nurse manager notices that individuals tend to cluster with members of their specific nursing units. The nurse manager begins the meeting with an explanation of the focus of this group. These behaviors are characteristic of which stage of Homans's group process?

• A) Norming
• B) Storming
• C) Performing
• D) Forming

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Definitions:

Utilization

The degree to which a resource, such as equipment or labor, is being used effectively to produce goods or services.

Efficiency

A measure of how well resources (time, energy, costs) are used to achieve a goal or perform a process with minimal waste or effort.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or production, such as materials and labor costs.