Question 1

Likert's participative management theory differs from McGregor's theory Y in that Likert's research found that:

Accepted Answer

A) Only general supervision is adequate 
B) More supervision leads to greater productivity 
C) Employee-centered supervision is more productive 
D) Job-centered supervision is more productive 
A) Only general supervision is adequate 
B) More supervision leads to greater productivity 
C) Employee-centered supervision is more productive 
D) Job-centered supervision is more productive

Question 2

The nurse manager recently embraced a participatory style of management.After doing so,the nurse manager found that morale and productivity were increased.Which of Douglas McGregor's theories best describe this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-determination theory 
B) Theory X 
C) Theory Y 
D) Theory W 
A) Self-determination theory 
B) Theory X 
C) Theory Y 
D) Theory W

Question 3

The nurse manager compared the male and female registered nurses (RNs)on the unit.The nurse manager found that which of the following had the greatest influence on job satisfaction for male RNs?

Accepted Answer

A) Social aspects of the job 
B) Interpersonal relationships 
C) Company management and policies 
D) Working conditions 
A) Social aspects of the job 
B) Interpersonal relationships 
C) Company management and policies 
D) Working conditions

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of high organizational morale?

Accepted Answer

A) A staff nurse enjoys the quality of her work. 
B) A staff nurse shows decreased quality of work. 
C) A staff nurse is loyal to the profession. 
D) A staff nurse has a high rate of absenteeism. 
A) A staff nurse enjoys the quality of her work. 
B) A staff nurse shows decreased quality of work. 
C) A staff nurse is loyal to the profession. 
D) A staff nurse has a high rate of absenteeism.

Question 5

A group of staff nurses met in the hospital cafeteria.They decided to write a letter to the nurse manager regarding the behavior of another staff member.In the letter,they planned to ask that the staff member be removed.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) High morale 
B) Burnout 
C) Vertical violence 
D) Horizontal violence 
A) High morale 
B) Burnout 
C) Vertical violence 
D) Horizontal violence

Likert's participative management theory differs from McGregor's theory Y in that Likert's research found that:

The nurse manager recently embraced a participatory style of management.After doing so,the nurse manager found that morale and productivity were increased.Which of Douglas McGregor's theories best describe this situation?

The nurse manager compared the male and female registered nurses (RNs)on the unit.The nurse manager found that which of the following had the greatest influence on job satisfaction for male RNs?

Which of the following is an example of high organizational morale?

A group of staff nurses met in the hospital cafeteria.They decided to write a letter to the nurse manager regarding the behavior of another staff member.In the letter,they planned to ask that the staff member be removed.This is an example of:

Communications

Stress Management

Decision-Making Process and Tools

Power, Politics, and Labor Relations

Conflict Management and Negotiation

Theories of Leadership and Management Development

Strategic and Operational Planning

Financial Management, Cost Containment, and Marketing

Organizational Concepts and Structure

Organizational Culture, Change, and Innovation

Selection and Development of Personnel

Staffing and Scheduling

Evaluation and Discipline of Personnel

Continuous Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Program Evaluation

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Exam 4: Motivation and Morale

Likert's participative management theory differs from McGregor's theory Y in that Likert's research found that:

The nurse manager recently embraced a participatory style of management.After doing so,the nurse manager found that morale and productivity were increased.Which of Douglas McGregor's theories best describe this situation?

The nurse manager compared the male and female registered nurses (RNs)on the unit.The nurse manager found that which of the following had the greatest influence on job satisfaction for male RNs?

Which of the following is an example of high organizational morale?

A group of staff nurses met in the hospital cafeteria.They decided to write a letter to the nurse manager regarding the behavior of another staff member.In the letter,they planned to ask that the staff member be removed.This is an example of:

Communications

Stress Management

Decision-Making Process and Tools

Power, Politics, and Labor Relations

Conflict Management and Negotiation

Theories of Leadership and Management Development

Strategic and Operational Planning

Financial Management, Cost Containment, and Marketing

Organizational Concepts and Structure

Organizational Culture, Change, and Innovation

Selection and Development of Personnel

Staffing and Scheduling

Evaluation and Discipline of Personnel

Continuous Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Program Evaluation

Filters