A director has been approached by a nurse manager who wants to implement an innovative work schedule for the unit. The director informs the manager that the director must first review:
1. Previous work schedules.
2. A cost-benefit analysis.
3. The unit?s budget.
4. The human resources policy regarding staffing.
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Explanation: 1. Previous work schedules, the unit?s budget, and the human resources policy do not affect
changes to a unit?s scheduling policy. Reviewing the suggested changes and how they affect
costs and benefit the organization will assist the director in making a sound decision.
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