Which of the following is a policy that pertains to the governing of workplaces?
a. Social
b. Health
c. Organizational
d. Institutional
ANS: D
Institutional policies are policies that govern the workplace. Social policy pertains to the policy decisions that promote the welfare of the public. Health policy includes actions to promote the health of individual citizens. Organizational policy includes the positions taken by professional organizations such as the ANA and specialty organizations.
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