A nurse wants to gain a better understanding of the organization's structure and lines of communication. The nurse should begin by reviewing which of the following?
a. Centralization pattern c. Hierarchical structure
b. Decentralization pattern d. Organizational chart
D
An organization's structure is communicated by means of an organizational chart. This chart depicts
reporting relationships. A hierarchical organization structure is a formal, top-down reporting structure.
Centralization and decentralization refer to the degree to which an organization has spread its lines of
authority, power, and communication.
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