The hospital implemented several cost-cutting strategies to keep from closing. One strategy was the support of early retirement. What kind of strategy can the nurse manager use to keep up the morale of the unit?
a. Initiate an across-the-board pay cut to be fair to everyone
b. Acknowledge the staff's good work
c. Encourage staff members to seek other positions for job security
d. Give a pay raise to the remaining employees
ANS: B
Recognition is a reward for most types of agency achievement.
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