The nursing supervisor states, "I really don't have the time to delegate this task to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!" What is the most likely basis for this statement?
1. The nursing supervisor does not have time to delegate.
2. The nursing supervisor's job description needs to be redefined.
3. The nursing supervisor feels that he or she can do the job faster.
4. The nursing supervisor is concerned that staff is ill-prepared to assume additional responsibilities.
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Rationale 1: It is the responsibility of the supervisor to develop the staff. Failing to delegate is the time waster.
Rationale 2: An effective manager's role is to develop staff in such roles as delegate.
Rationale 3: The fact that the nurse supervisor could do the job faster does not help to facilitate staff development.
Rationale 4: Even though it may appear that these statements are straightforward and that the supervisor is just trying to save time, statements such as this often suggest a lack of trust and confidence in the abilities of the staff.
Global Rationale:
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