If discussing the differences between centralized and decentralized management, which should be omitted?
1. Decentralized management eliminates the need for nurse managers.
2. Decentralized delegation involves decision making at the operational level.
3. Centralized management involves decision making at the administrative level.
4. Centralized delegation requires more levels of management.
Answer: 1
Rationale: Decentralized management eliminates the need for levels of management, since nurse managers make more decisions for staff and client care. It also requires more decision making at the operational level. Centralized decision making occurs at the administrative level and requires more levels of management.
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