The nurse manager has determined that changes are necessary in the way holiday shifts are assigned
When assessing the political climate surrounding this potential change, the nurse manager would ask which questions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Who is in control of the way holiday shifts are being assigned?
2. What communication technology is available to distribute information about the change in holiday shift assignments?
3. Who will lose when holiday shift assignments are changed?
4. Will changing holiday shift assignments affect the budget?
5. Who is benefiting the most from the way holiday shifts are currently assigned?
1,3,5
Rationale 1: It is important to identify who is in control of the way things are being done currently.
Rationale 2: Communication technology may be helpful in completing the change but is not assessed as part of the political climate surrounding the change.
Rationale 3: Early knowledge of who will lose in the change is essential to preparation.
Rationale 4: Costs and benefits of the change should be assessed but are not a part of the political climate.
Rationale 5: Political climate involves power, benefits, and losses.
Global Rationale:
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