Which statement indicates that a nursing student is in need of additio

QUESTION

Which statement indicates that a nursing student is in need of additional instruction on management theory?

1. “Chaos theorists believe change is inevitable.”
2. “General systems theorists discuss outputs and inputs.”
3. “Contingency theorists believe the environment forces organizational change.”
4. “Classical theorists believe in organizational hierarchy.”

ANSWER:

Answer: 2

Rationale: According to general systems theory, the “input,” or employees, are imported from the environment. The work, or “throughput,” is performed to produce a product. The “output” is then exported to the environment. The student neglected to include “throughput,” and the remaining choices are correct.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application