In order to increase productivity, the nurse manager of the surgical unit removes obstacles for motivated and empowered individuals. This behavior is common in which type of organizational model?
a. Autocratic c. Collegial
b. Custodial d. Technological
C
In Table 3-1, Clark summarizes and compares models of organizational behavior. The collegial model
is based on partnership, teamwork, and employee support that removes obstacles for motivated and
empowered individuals. Both autocratic and custodial models are managed by power, authority,
economics, and money, which have employees dependent on the boss or the organization. Technology
is not a model or organizational behavior discussed.
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