Hospital Administrators Are Considering Changing from the Traditional Method of Creating

question 23

Multiple Choice

Hospital administrators are considering changing from the traditional method of creating work schedules to a system in which the nurses will choose their own workdays. Choices will be made according to seniority. Which change strategy would likely be best for this endeavor?

• A) A power-coercive strategy
• B) A normative-reeducative strategy
• C) An empirical-rational model
• D) A driving force

Identify key factors contributing to team effectiveness, including superordinate goals, team composition, and autonomy.

Distinguish between different types of teams, such as virtual, self-managed, and cross-functional.

Understand challenges in instilling shared mental models in cross-functional teams due to diverse backgrounds.

Become aware of the potential flaws in virtual teams, including issues related to information sharing and miscommunication.

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