You are the team leader in a long-term care facility. A topic for discussion at a recent staff meeting was the effect that a scheduled 1 week absence of one of the staff members will have on the staff and how that absence might be managed
One of the staff members thinks a person should be hired to cover the temporary absence. The other six staff members each want to take on an extra resident for that week. They feel that bringing in someone new would not be best for the residents. Which of the following statements might be made by a person who is considered a good follower?
A) "I think the decision is wrong and I really want everyone to reconsider."
B) "I don't care. I'll go along with whatever everyone else wants to do."
C) "This is your decision – not mine. I will not accept being assigned an additional resident."
D) "I certainly don't agree with the decision but I will do my best to carry it out."
D
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A) 18- to 25-year-olds B) 30- to 40-year-olds C) 45- to 55-year-olds D) 65 years of age and older
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