As Organizations Become More Flexible and Responsive to Environmental Trends

question 4

Multiple Choice

As organizations become more flexible and responsive to environmental trends, there is a distinct shift toward ________ decision making.

• A) centralized
• B) decentralized
• C) concentrated
• D) departmentalized

Understand the procedures and ethical considerations in reporting incidents and handling patient refusals or non-cooperative behavior.

Recognize legal issues related to patient abandonment and the responsibilities of nurses under various healthcare laws and organizational guidelines.

Adopt best practices to avoid legal liabilities in professional nursing practice.

Demonstrate knowledge of delegation, safe practice, and the nurse's role in informed consent.

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Definitions:

Proper Purpose

Acting with a legitimate objective, especially in the context of corporate governance where actions should align with the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, making them part owners of the company with certain rights and responsibilities.

Proxy

A person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially in voting at a meeting or in corporate matters.

Agency

A relationship where one party (the agent) is authorized to act for another (the principal) in dealings with third parties.