1. The nurse manager is conducting a performance appraisal interview with the nurse. Which of the following questions posed by the nurse manager yields the most information about the strength of their health care organization?

Question

1. "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
2. "How does the work of our department contribute to the organization's mission?"
3. "Do you have any ideas about some possible research that our unit could perform?"
4. "How are you getting along with the other members of this department?

Answer 1

Answer: 2

Rationale: All of these questions are appropriate for the nurse manager to ask during a performance appraisal interview. The nurse manager must understand the nurse's future goals to discover the best ways to reward the nurse. Ideas for research opportunities can be developed during a performance appraisal. It is important to promote team cohesion. However, the best way to evaluate the overall strength of the organization is to evaluate the nurse's contribution to and understanding about the overall mission of the organization. This information from the nurse helps ensure that organizational goals are being met by individuals and departments.