Shared governance has been described as an organizational framework that is grounded in a philosophy of decentralized leadership. Which of the following are correct about the concept of shared governance? Select all that apply
a. it implies the allocation of power and control
b. it fosters autonomous decision making
c. it consists of mutually vested or interested parties
d. it encourages professional liaisons among all hospital levels
A, B, C
Shared governance is an organizational framework positioned in a model of decentralized leadership. It implies that allocation of power, control, or authority (shared) fosters autonomous decision making; it consists of mutually vested parties, such as management and clinicians (not all hospital levels).
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