The nurse manager is using the process model of leadership to determine how best to improve staff attendance for his scheduled shifts. Which are considerations in stage 1 of the process? Select all that apply
1. Determine the desired outcome.
2. Identify the participants.
3. Generate ideas for action.
4. Describe situational influences.
5. Identify associated barriers.
Answer: 1; 2; 4
Rationale:
• Determine the desired outcome: The process model of leadership involves three stages. The first action of stage 1 is to determine the desired outcome, which in this case it is to decrease staff call-ins.
• Identify the participants: The second step of stage 1 is to identify the participants, and the nurse manager must consider all staff under direct responsibility.
• Generate ideas for action: The third consideration is not generating ideas for action. This is the first action of stage 2. The third consideration in stage 1 is to describe the organizational climate and structure.
• Describe situational influences: This is one of the considerations in stage 1, as it is the fifth and final action needed in stage 1.
• Identify associated barriers: Identifying barriers does not occur until stage 2 in the process model of leadership.
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