A nurse manager recognizes that systems theory identifies that there is a social component within an organization that affects the overall functioning of the system
What indicator would demonstrate to the nurse manager that the social needs of an organization are being met?
a. Most employees from the organization attend an annual holiday celebration.
b. Separate eating areas for each discipline are set up in the cafeteria.
c. Nurse managers are planning to move to a centralized area away from the care units.
d. The summer softball teams are canceled due to lack of interest.
ANS: A
Systems theory focuses on the needs and desires of people who work in the organization. Good attendance at a work-sponsored function indicates that staff enjoy interacting and are meeting social and relationship roles. Separating disciplines does not foster a sense of team. Moving administration away from staff limits interaction and informal conversations that build trust. Lack of participation in sponsored events such as a softball team indicates that staff relationships are not strong, and a social component is not being achieved within the work environment.
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