A staff nurse frequently is providing positive comments to get the manager in a good mood before ...

A staff nurse frequently is providing positive comments to get the manager in a good mood before asking about additional vacation time. This influence tactic is known as ____.
 
  a. Consultation
  b. Ingratiation
  c. Inspiration appeals
  d. Rational persuasion

Question 2

As a nurse manager, you embrace the usefulness of resources such as Smart Bed. This behavior is important to:
 
  a. Budget development.
  b. A manager's role.
  c. Succession planning.
  d. Encouragement of staff utilization of technology.

Question 3

The motivational approach of empowerment is different from the relational approach of empowerment in that it includes more ____.
 
  a. Autonomy in each strategic step
  b. Delegation of managerial duties and tasks
  c. Emphasis on open communication and goal setting
  d. Laissez-faire methods and strategies of persuasion

Question 4

The successful integration of informatics into healthcare settings is key to:
 
  a. Quality decision making related to man-agement of resources and patient care.
  b. Accessing current information about business practices.
  c. Meeting the modern-day expectations of staff regarding technology use.
  d. Speeding up calculations and decisions in budget development.

Question 5

There is evidence of a link between _____ work environments with increased patient satisfaction and better outcomes.
 
  a. stressful
  b. healthy
  c. financially focused
  d. noisy

Question 6

Lifestyle behavior changes do not influence the biological domain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false