A nurse manager is using Homans's framework to evaluate the need for team building in a group appointed to work on accreditation issues
Which strategies should the manager use as part of this evaluation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Observe group member behaviors during a meeting.
2. Listen to how group members interact with one another.
3. Compare the group to a similar group from the last accreditation cycle.
4. Review the group's final report.
5. Ask a team member how the work of the group is proceeding.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Activities are an essential component of a group system that should be evaluated.
Rationale 2: Interaction is an essential component of a group system that should be evaluated.
Rationale 3: The essential elements of Homans's framework are activities, interaction, and attitudes. Comparing to a previous group would give little information on any of these aspects of group dyanmics.
Rationale 4: If the group has completed its work, team building is no longer a consideration.
Rationale 5: Team member attitudes are one of the three elements of Homans's framework.
Global Rationale:
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