Using the classical organizational theory model, the most appropriate method for the nurse to voice concern over unfair client workload assignments would be to:
1. Invite the director of nursing to a unit meeting.
2. Organize a unit meeting to discuss the problem on all shifts.
3. Discuss the problem with the team leader and then the charge nurse/unit supervisor if the problem
remains unsolved.
4. Circulate a petition to all staff seeking support for change in assignment policy.
3
Explanation: 1. Classical theory provides a formal chain of command and system for communication. The
other options would be inappropriate and not take into consideration the chain of command
inherent in classical theory.
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