The nurse is developing objectives for a charter group of nurses from a national association
Which characteristics best describe the semiformal level of formality the nurse can expect when working with this type of group?
A) The structure is formal, with voluntary, selective membership and structured activities during meeting times.
B) The structure is formal, with structured activities, leadership selection from above, and easily recognized basic objectives.
C) The structure is informal, with voluntary, selective membership and negotiable day-to-day operating standards.
D) The structure is informal, with superimposed rules and managers who are symbols of authority.
Answer: A
There are three levels of group formality: formal, semiformal, and informal. Most groups move in and out of all three levels, but traditionally, a charter group of an association is a semiformal group with a formal structure, carefully delineated hierarchy, and selective, voluntary membership with attached prestige and status. Semiformal groups also have structured deliberate activities during meetings, objectives and goals that are not easily changed, negotiable day-to-day operating standards and methods, and a leader with direct control over the choice of a successor.
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