When nurse managers are given authority and assume responsibility, they can staff their own units through decentralized scheduling. What is one effect of decentralized scheduling?
a. There is no individualized treatment.
b. Cost containment is facilitated.
c. Cost containment is more difficult.
d. Staffing is easier.
ANS: C
Decentralized scheduling may use resources less efficiently and consequently make cost containment more difficult.
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