An Employee Is Sabotaging the Work of a Newly Oriented

question 21

Multiple Choice

An employee is sabotaging the work of a newly oriented charge nurse, and the charge nurse has not been successful in addressing the problem. When the nurse manager addresses the issue, which is the most appropriate statement?

• A) "I know it must be frustrating working with a new charge nurse, but how can we make this situation better?"
• B) "This is not professional behavior, and you need to stop it or you will lose your job the next time I hear about it."
• C) "I know the charge nurse is new to the role, but you should get used to it or there will be more changes."
• D) "I know the new charge nurse is difficult to work with, but please help make the job easier to do."

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Definitions:

Interval Recording

A method of observational data collection that involves noting whether a specific behavior occurs during predefined intervals of time.

Worker Observations

The process of systematically recording the behaviors, activities, and interactions of employees within a workplace to evaluate performance or productivity.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method where subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Program Activities

Specific tasks or operations that are carried out as part of a program or project to achieve its objectives.