Using both the yin (patience, process, and empathy) and yang (courage and positive action), Taoism suggests the leader must balance opposites and be able to manage and grow from conflict
Which of the following is an example of effective leadership on a nursing unit undergoing change regarding the use of an assistant nurse manager position since this position is not currently effective? The nurse manager:
A. Asks all interested nurses to apply for the assistant nurse manager position
B. Determines that the nurse who has been on the unit the longest should be promoted
C. Chooses two charge nurses to manage the unit instead of one assistant nurse manager
D. Decides to promote her niece, who is very action oriented and self-directed, to obtain her own nurse manager position
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because this action is not going to cause any change in the current process of having an assistant nurse manager.
B Incorrect because seniority should not de-termine who gets a promotion.
C Correct because using a creative solution appears to have solved a potential prob-lem.
D Incorrect because promoting a family member demonstrates favoritism.
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