During a strategic planning committee meeting to develop futuristic technology goals, several unit managers spend a considerable amount of time discussing current staffing problems. What is the primary action of the chairperson of this committee?
A) Take the remainder of the meeting time to discuss staffing with all members.
B) Adjourn the meeting and reschedule at a time when there are no staffing problems.
C) Request that committee members return to discussing items on the agenda.
D) Excuse those discussing staffing from the remainder of the meeting.
Question 2What should the leader remember in forming committees?
A) Committees work best when there is an adequate supply of workers, with 10 members being the minimum.
B) Willingness to work hard is the most important criterion for appointment.
C) Written agendas provide excessive structure and stifle committee creativity.
D) There should be sufficient expertise among committee members to accomplish the assigned task.
Question 3A patient-centered conference is designed to help overcome the decentralization of patient care. What is the role of the leader of such a conference?
A) Determine what changes will be made to the plan of care.
B) Facilitate the group's work.
C) Identify the patient care problems.
D) Select solutions to problems.
Question 4What is the primary responsibility of the committee chairperson during a committee meeting?
A) Keeping members on task
B) Asking questions
C) Resolving conflicts
D) Providing information on each agenda item
Question 5What occurs during implementation of a shared governance model?
A) Alters lines of authority but does not affect decision making and communication channels
B) Results in the formation of joint practice committees to assume accountability for professional decision making
C) Is synonymous with participatory management
D) Does not alter the roles or functions of first- and middle-level managers