The LPN/LVN spends time exploring the agency mission statement with the nursing assistants who work that shift. They create a list of ways they can contribute to achieving the agency goals. This process is called
a. stress management.
b. problem-solving.
c. team building.
d. conflict resolution.
ANS: C
Team building is a process by which employees become committed to management goals. The scenario does not describe any of the other options.
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