According to organization theories, there are three perspectives regarding the nature of reality and knowledge within an organization. Which of the following are those perspectives (select all that apply)?

a. Objectivism
b. Subjectivism
c. Postmodernism
d. Realism
e. Idealism


A, B, C
The field of organization theory contains a variety of approaches to and assumptions about the phenomenon of organization. Objectivism, subjectivism, and postmodernism reflect three broad perspectives regarding the nature of reality and the nature of knowledge with respect to the con-cept of organization.

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A. A decrease in workloads. B. Acceptance of cultural differences. C. A secure work environment. D. Tension between groups.

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The nurse informs a patient who is on an antitussive agent that:

1. this medication is not habiting forming. 2. this medication is for children's use only. 3. this medication can be addictive. 4. this medication comes only in pill form.

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A client complains of heaviness and swelling in the extremity of the intravenous infusion. The nurse would first:

1. Discontinue the catheter. 2. Flush the catheter. 3. Document the finding. 4. Notify the physician.

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A patient has refused to eat for 36 hours, believing she is being haunted by her dead grandmother for her "sins." An appropriate therapeutic response would be:

A) "What exactly is grandmother telling you." B) "There are bible studies and different nondenominational groups on the unit. Here is a schedule if you'd like to attend." C) "Why don't you just tell God you are sorry?" D) "I know you hear your grandmother, but we will have to insert a feeding tube if you continue to refuse to eat."

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