The strongest predictor of nurses' identification with the organization is:
a. culture.
b. compensation.
c. patient satisfaction.
d. professional autonomy.
D
Professional autonomy, or control over the practice environment, was identified as the strongest predictor of nurses' identification with the organization (Apker et al., 2003). Nurses who did not believe their jobs provided sufficient freedom were less likely to experience feelings of affiliation and loyalty toward their employers.
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