Which component of budgeting might normally be addressed in the annual performance evaluation for a nurse manager?
a. Including in the labor budget costs for overtime and benefits
b. Managing variances in nursing overtime costs and supply usage
c. Accurately predicting revenues on the basis of unit of service
d. Providing qualitative analysis for variances in the capital budget
ANS: B
Correct: Nurse managers are often evaluated according to their success in managing nursing overtime costs and supply usage as reflected in the unit's budget.
Incorrect:
a. The labor budget is best controlled and budgeted at the departmental level.
c. The unit of service may vary depending on the organization, setting, and financial policies.
d. Variances in the capital budget are not typically addressed in the manager's annual performance evaluation.
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