A staff member verbalizes his satisfaction in working on a particular nursing unit because he appreciates the freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices. This nurse highly values which element of decentralized decision making?
a. Responsibility
b. Autonomy
c. Accountability
d. Authority
B
Autonomy is freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices. Responsibility refers to the duties and activities that an individual is employed to perform. Accountability refers to individuals being answerable for their actions. Authority refers to legitimate power to give commands and make final decisions specific to a given position.
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