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 2As 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 3The 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 4The 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 5There 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 6Lifestyle behavior changes do not influence the biological domain.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false