A nurse manager motivates her employees and serves on community service boards as a representative of the organization. The nurse is said to be:
a. A hero
b. A legend
c. A metaphor
d. An overachiever
ANS: A
Heroes personify the values of the organizational culture. They show that success is attainable, set a standard for performance, preserve what is special in the organization, motivate employees, serve as role models, and symbolize the organization to the outside world.
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