Which are considered formal groups? Select all that apply. 1. The uni

QUESTION

Which are considered formal groups? Select all that apply.

1. The unit staff meet once monthly after work and discuss problems encountered
recently.
2. Several people work together to facilitate a policy change for discharge
procedures.
3. The nurse managers meet once monthly to discuss issues varying from unit to
unit.
4. Once every quarter, the nursing supervisors work on projects assigned by the nursing administrator.
5. The staff in two departments have a combined holiday party to increase available funds.

ANSWER:

Answer: 2; 3; 4

Rationale:
• The unit staff meet once monthly after work and discuss problems encountered
recently: The unit staff meeting after work is an informal group.
• Several people work together to facilitate a policy change for discharge
procedures: Any group meeting work on projects for the organization is considered a formal group.
• The nurse managers meet once monthly to discuss issues varying from unit to
unit: Meeting to discuss organizational issues is a formal meeting with a formal group.
• Once every quarter, the nursing supervisors work on projects as assigned by the nursing administrator: Working on projects assigned by the administrator that benefit the organization is considered a formal group.
• The staff in two departments have a combined holiday party to increase available funds: The two groups holding a combined holiday party is not a formal group but an informal one, since they are not working toward the goals of the organization.