Explain the difference between organizational climate and organizational culture. Provide at least three points
What will be an ideal response?
Correct answers should include the following points:
o Climate is how employees feel in their workplace and their perceptions of different aspects of the workplace.
o Climate refers to a more temporary perception of the employee about organizational routines and rewards.
o Different persons viewing the same aspect of the workplace may see the aspect differently.
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A nurse is explaining Graves disease to a newly diagnosed patient. Which statement by the nurse best clarifies the pathophysiologic changes of Graves disease?
a. "Your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones; consequently, you will need replacement therapy." b. "Your thyroid gland is overactive, but there are ways to treat it through medicine or surgery." c. "It's an autoimmune disorder that has no satisfactory treatment." d. "Graves disease is a temporary disorder that will gradually subside."
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The client makes this statement to the nurse: "I was doing so well with my new organs, and the thought of having to go back to living on hemodialysis and taking insulin is so depressing." What is the nurse's best response? A. "You should have followed your drug regimen better." B. "You should be glad that at least dialysis treatment is an option for you. Remem-ber that people whose liver transplants are rejected have no other options." C. "You should keep in mind that one acute rejection episode does not mean that you will lose the new organs. Usually, these episodes can be reversed with the right treatment." D. "You should remember that finding a donor for a new kidney or pancreas is the easiest transplant option. Our center is high on the list for obtaining organs for transplant from the national registry."