Which statement may reveal that the team member making the comment has a hidden agenda?
1. "I don't understand the second of the goals we are discussing."
2. "Are we voting on this outcome or has it already been decided?"
3. "I have to remember to add membership on the team to my resume."
4. "Are there other teams working on similar projects on other units in the hospital?"
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Rationale 1: Clarification of information not understood is not evidence of a hidden agenda.
Rationale 2: Clarification of the processes of the team is not evidence of a hidden agenda.
Rationale 3: Concern over adding items to one's resume could indicate that the team member is more interested in personal achievement than in the goals of the team.
Rationale 4: Understanding the relationship between the team and other units in the organization is not a sign of a hidden agenda.
Global Rationale:
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