Which situation is an example of a major weakness of service-integrated structure?
1. Two different units have purchased a demonstration model that could be used by both units.
2. The pharmacy has been asked to compromise on the times medications are delivered to the units.
3. Nurse managers in several units are interviewing new graduates for staff positions.
4. The nurse manager of a unit is involved in a conflict between hospital management and the medical staff.
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Rationale 1: Duplication of resources is a major weakness of service-integrated structures.
Rationale 2: Coordination across functions and the ability to coordinate, collaborate, and compromise are strengths of service-integrated structure.
Rationale 3: One of the strengths of a service-integrated structure is that the same activities can occur in several units and can be unit specific.
Rationale 4: When there are two lines of authority, as in the parallel structure, conflicts may occur at the department or unit level.
Global Rationale:
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