Chapter 03: Strategic Management and Planning

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Chapter 03: Strategic Management and Planning Motacki: Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care, 2nd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When applying for a management position, the nurse shoul... d ask about the goals and plans of the hospital. Strategic plans must be developed around a. the mission statement. b. patient population. c. staff input.d. infection rates. ANS: A The strategic plan of an organization must comply with the mission statement. The other factors are incorrect because although they may influence the overall plan, the plan can never stray from the mission statement. 2. The strategic plan of an organization includes all stakeholders of the organization, including nurse managers. Which explains the benefit of including nurse managers in developing plans for the organization? a. Nurse managers own stock in the business. b. Nurse managers understand the clinical areas. c. Nurse managers will be involved in implementing the changes. d. Nurse managers have had business courses. ANS: C Nurse managers will be important in the implementation of the plan at the unit level. Option A is not true. Option B is not a reason for including nurse managers. Option D is not a reason for including nurse managers. [Show More]

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