The Nurse Manager Has Four Different Generations Represented in the Nursing

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager has four different generations represented in the nursing staff on the unit. What statements indicate the manager is wise about how to deal with this generational mix?

• A) "I don't see why everyone can't just get along."
• B) "Generation X nurses are just lazy."
• C) "Our Generation Y nurses help keep us all up on new technology."
• D) "The most loyal of all my nurses are the traditionalists."
• E) "I expect that our next manager will come from my group of baby boomers."

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Definitions:

Reward Allocation

The distribution of financial or non-financial incentives among organizational members based on certain criteria or achievements.

Equality

The principle or state of having the same rights, status, and opportunities as others, without discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age.

Equity

The principle of fairness in dealings and distribution of resources within social, economic, and organizational contexts.

Collective Culture

Cultures that emphasize communal goals, shared values, and group solidarity over individual achievement.