A nursing instructor wants to determine whether a nursing student understands the importance of the Pareto principle. Which of the following responses would indicate that the student understands?
a. It is the principle that 80 percent of unfocused effort results in 20 percent of outcomeresults
b. It is a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent.
c. It is the principle that 20 percent of focused efforts equals 20 percent of outcome results.
d. It is the principle that 80 percent of focused efforts results in 80 percent of focused time.
A
The Pareto principle is based upon the prioritization of work effort through such measures as
managing one's time effectively. The basic premise is that 80 percent of unfocused efforts results in 20
percent of outcome results or that 20 percent of focused efforts results in 80 percent of outcome
results.
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