Susie, an LPN, is employed in her first job. She has been there for 8 months, and yesterday she was informed that she had been chosen as employee of the month. The facility's recognition of Susie's work is an example of:
1.
empowerment.
2.
formal positive feedback.
3.
informal positive feedback.
4.
rewards.
ANS: 2
Formal recognition programs are important for employee morale and are a way of recognizing valued employees and their contributions.
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