Which structure is reflected by the statement ?nursing practice is best determined by nurses??
1. Heterarchy structure
2. Shared governance
3. Strategic planning
4. Matrix structure
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Explanation: 1. Shared governance is a form of participative decision making. Nurses gain control over
practice, are more accountable, and feel empowered. Heterarchy structure is a relational design
based on the concept of connections. Planning is an activity that projects the organization?s
goals and actions into the future. Matrix structure combines functional structure and product
structure into one overlapping structure.
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