You have been offered an opportunity for employment in a different area and you've decided to leave your current job. You really enjoyed working with your team, but you are also excited about the new opportunity
You wish to include in your letter of resignation some mention of the characteristics and skills the nurse manager has demonstrated that make the team you are leaving very successful. You mention the nurse manager's __________. a. ability to make the decisions regarding unit management without having to bother the staff for their input
b. not bothering with performance appraisals or unnecessary feedback
c. ability to motivate employees to engage in continuing education opportunities
d. allowing staff members to deviate from formal policy and procedures
c
a. Incorrect: Managers of successful teams involve employees in decision making.
b. Incorrect: Managers of effective teams coach employees, engage in appropriate communication with employees, and facilitate employees' growth and development.
c. Correct: Characteristics of successful teams include having managers who are skilled in coaching, motivating, communicating, engaging team members in decision making, and developing team members.
d. Incorrect: Allowing staff members to deviate from formal policy and procedures has not been identified as a characteristic of managers of successful teams.
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