Question 1

What are some of the advantages to group work related to problem solving? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  There is greater sharing of knowledge and information. 
B)  Individuals are less likely to accept a solution. 
C)  Complex problems are more manageable in a group. 
D)  Groups discourage individual expression. 
E)  Group decision making is cost-effective. 
A)  There is greater sharing of knowledge and information. 
B)  Individuals are less likely to accept a solution. 
C)  Complex problems are more manageable in a group. 
D)  Groups discourage individual expression. 
E)  Group decision making is cost-effective.

Question 2

Some of the major disadvantages to group decision making are negativity, individual focus, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomous conclusion. 
B)  disruptive conflicts. 
C)  group synergy. 
D)  inaccurate data interpretation. 
A)  autonomous conclusion. 
B)  disruptive conflicts. 
C)  group synergy. 
D)  inaccurate data interpretation.

Question 3

Why is an interdisciplinary, team-based approach essential in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Reimbursement protocols and government regulations require them. 
B)  Diverse team's enhanced ability to adapt to continuous or sudden change. 
C)  A collective pool of thinking styles allows for greater exchange of information, ideas, and problem solving. 
D)  Rapid information dissemination is most efficient with multidisciplinary teams. 
E)  Engaging teams in this process allows for diverse points of view, creativity, and innovation. 
A)  Reimbursement protocols and government regulations require them. 
B)  Diverse team's enhanced ability to adapt to continuous or sudden change. 
C)  A collective pool of thinking styles allows for greater exchange of information, ideas, and problem solving. 
D)  Rapid information dissemination is most efficient with multidisciplinary teams. 
E)  Engaging teams in this process allows for diverse points of view, creativity, and innovation.

Question 4

Group problem solving is known to be more effective over individual problem solving because of a larger knowledge and information base, increased acceptance of solutions, more approaches to a problem, lower economic costs, and the ability for:

Accepted Answer

A)  group development. 
B)  individual expression. 
C)  hierarchical bonding. 
D)  organizational team building. 
A)  group development. 
B)  individual expression. 
C)  hierarchical bonding. 
D)  organizational team building.

Question 5

A collection of individuals who are led by a strong, clearly focused leader and who come together to share information and ideas and possibly make decisions is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  committee. 
B)  pseudoteam. 
C)  team. 
D)  work group. 
A)  committee. 
B)  pseudoteam. 
C)  team. 
D)  work group.

Question 6

A nursing professional practice council is being formulated within an organization. Nurses from the three acute settings will meet monthly to discuss safety, policy, and practice needs within the organization. What are some of the reasons for this group formation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide professional socialization 
B)  To provide an exchange forum 
C)  To provide a mechanism for independent work accomplishment 
D)  To allow members to test a theory 
E)  To create a sense of status and esteem 
A)  To provide professional socialization 
B)  To provide an exchange forum 
C)  To provide a mechanism for independent work accomplishment 
D)  To allow members to test a theory 
E)  To create a sense of status and esteem

What are some of the advantages to group work related to problem solving? (Select all that apply.)

Some of the major disadvantages to group decision making are negativity, individual focus, and:

Why is an interdisciplinary, team-based approach essential in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Group problem solving is known to be more effective over individual problem solving because of a larger knowledge and information base, increased acceptance of solutions, more approaches to a problem, lower economic costs, and the ability for:

A collection of individuals who are led by a strong, clearly focused leader and who come together to share information and ideas and possibly make decisions is known as a:

A nursing professional practice council is being formulated within an organization. Nurses from the three acute settings will meet monthly to discuss safety, policy, and practice needs within the organization. What are some of the reasons for this group formation? (Select all that apply.)

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Time and Stress

Legal and Ethical Issues

Communication Leadership

Delegation in Nursing

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Organizational Structure

Decentralization and Shared Governance

Strategic Management

Professional Practice Models

Case and Population Health Management

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Prevention of Workplace Violence

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity, and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Emergency Management and Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

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Exam 8: Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

What are some of the advantages to group work related to problem solving? (Select all that apply.)

Some of the major disadvantages to group decision making are negativity, individual focus, and:

Why is an interdisciplinary, team-based approach essential in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Group problem solving is known to be more effective over individual problem solving because of a larger knowledge and information base, increased acceptance of solutions, more approaches to a problem, lower economic costs, and the ability for:

A collection of individuals who are led by a strong, clearly focused leader and who come together to share information and ideas and possibly make decisions is known as a:

A nursing professional practice council is being formulated within an organization. Nurses from the three acute settings will meet monthly to discuss safety, policy, and practice needs within the organization. What are some of the reasons for this group formation? (Select all that apply.)

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Time and Stress

Legal and Ethical Issues

Communication Leadership

Delegation in Nursing

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Organizational Structure

Decentralization and Shared Governance

Strategic Management

Professional Practice Models

Case and Population Health Management

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Prevention of Workplace Violence

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity, and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Emergency Management and Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

Marketing

Filters