Exam 13: Organizational Structure

The division of work by occupation or function is a form of:

Patient surveys convey that they are uncertain about who is the registered nurse (RN). The CEO makes a decision that mandates that white nursing caps will be worn by all RNs and blue nursing caps by all licensed practical nurses to differentiate professional nurses and occupational nurses from nurse's aides and other ancillary staff. Which type of power does this represent?

The ways in which work is divided and coordinated among members and the resulting network of relationships, roles, and work groups is the:

Standardization of _____ provides a uniform method of exchange of information among those involved in common work.

According to organization theories, there are three perspectives regarding the nature of reality and knowledge within an organization. Which of the following are those perspectives (select all that apply)?

Which of the following statements are accurate when describing responsibility and accountability (select all that apply)?

The nursing chief executive officer (CEO) works in a major rehabilitation and subacute facility network. Her span of control refers to the number of:

According to the _____ organizational approach, organizations are logical and predictable with identifiable and scientifically measurable characteristics that can be predicted, observed, or manipulated.

According to the contingency theory of organizational performance, an organization must structure and adapt its nursing units to complement which two factors (select all that apply)?

Which of the following factors influences the structure of an organization?

The nursing staff on a critical care unit thought that professional growth could be enhanced. Which of the following interventions would support empowerment of the nursing staff (select all that apply)?

A rapid response team within an acute care hospital is comprised of critical care physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. The team assists staff throughout the hospital with detecting and managing imminent patient deterioration. This is an example of a _____ organizational form.

Which of the following statements describe the benefits of specialization in the health care setting (select all that apply)?

The structure of authority in an organization is known as the:

Dividing work by occupation leads to a functional organization where services are arranged by the type of work performed. What are some benefits of the functional form within the health care organization (select all that apply)?

An organization with a flat structure has minimal layers of management. What are some of the advantages of a flat organizational structure (select all that apply)?

The phrase "the buck stops here" best describes which of the following terms?

An organizational chart is used to depict (select all that apply):

A staff nurse has been working in the neonatal critical care unit for 10 years. She believes that a professional nurse is a lifelong learner. Many staff members come to her for clinical problem solving and advice. This nurse has:

An organizational chart with one line of management and one line of staff reflects which of the following types of organizational structures?