A nurse who works for an accrediting agency is reviewing the structure of a health care organization
Which situations would the nurse interpret as indicating the agency is based on classical theory? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Much of the care provided is based on standard operating procedure.
2. Information from the organization refers to the work done as "throughput."
3. There is a well-defined chain of command in the organization.
4. During interviews with staff, the words creativity and flexibility are often used.
5. The facility's organizational chart reveals departmentalization.
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Division of work, specialization, and standardization are valued in the classical theory.
Rationale 2: Input, throughput, and output are terms used in systems theory.
Rationale 3: The classically organized facility has a well-defined chain of command.
Rationale 4: Creativity, flexibility, and fluidity are all prized components of the chaos theory.
Rationale 5: Classical theorists developed the concept of departmentalization as a means to maintain control, reinforce authority, and provide a formal system for communication.
Global Rationale:
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