The institution where you are a nurse manager has resisted the adoptio

QUESTION

The institution where you are a nurse manager has resisted the adoption of a new document management software, citing cost as a concern.

You meet with other nurse managers who are in favor of the software and prepare a proposal to take to the senior executive with the goal of persuading the executive to adopt the software. This is an example of:

a. Collaboration.
b. A coalition.
c. Networking.
d. Policy building.

ANSWER:

ANS: B
The formation of temporary groups to achieve particular goals involves the development of coalitions.