As part of performance appraisal, the nurse manager designs strategies to acknowledge staff members. What practices by the nurse manager best acknowledge staff accountability and con-tribution?
a. Providing new and varied learning expe-riences for staff members
b. Fostering group cohesiveness through standardization of unit activities
c. Allowing professionals greater influence over their practices
d. Giving recognition for success and support for failure to staff members
C
Facilitating greater control over practices implies trust and acknowledges expertise and per-formance.
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