Understanding Mission Statements

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the organizational climate?

Values for competence and accomplishment

Official policies and procedures

Feelings of belonging and esteem

Remuneration and financial incentives (correct)

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the development and implementation of unit goals?

Unit goals should be meaningful to the group for successful implementation (correct)

Unit goals should be imposed by the management without input from nurses

Unit goals should be standardized across all units, regardless of the group's input

Unit goals should be developed solely by the most experienced nurses

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the formation of unit goals?

Unit goals should be formed solely by the nursing administration without input from individual nurses

Each nurse should be able to contribute to the formation of unit goals in terms of philosophy of care, quality of care, and development of nursing expertise (correct)

Individual nurses should not contribute to the formation of unit goals

Unit goals should only focus on the philosophy of care, excluding quality of care and nursing expertise

Which of the following statements is NOT true about unit goals, according to the passage?

Unit goals should be static and unchanging, regardless of the group's input Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?

The organizational climate is based on both the official policies and procedures, as well as the feedback provided within the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a mission statement?

To describe the organization's purpose in the community Signup and view all the answers

How might the mission statements of a small community hospital and a large university hospital differ?

The university hospital's mission would encompass research, teaching, and complex care, while the community hospital's would focus on common illnesses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between an organization's mission statement and its functions?

The mission statement provides the overall umbrella under which all functions of the organization take place Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an organization's mission statement and its philosophy?

The mission statement outlines the organization's purpose, while the philosophy describes its values and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an organization's philosophy and its cultural beliefs and values?

The organization's philosophy is directly linked to and rooted in its cultural beliefs and values Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of an organizational philosophy?

To depict the desired nature of the relationships between the organization and its constituents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a statement of philosophy according to the text?

To establish the beliefs and values that guide nursing practice and management in the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a useful philosophy statement?

It has a timeless quality because basic premises change only under unusual conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing goals according to the text?

To identify where the organization is currently and where it wants to go in the future Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between a proactive and a reactive institution according to the text?

Proactive institutions spend time and resources identifying and preparing for future events, while reactive institutions focus on addressing crises as they arise Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between institutional goals and nursing department goals?

Nursing department goals must support and complement the institutional goals, as the nursing department is a part of the larger institution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the manager of a nursing department according to the text?

To ensure that the nursing department's goals and philosophy are in alignment with the institution's Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of nursing unit goals?

Nursing unit goals are derived from and aligned with institutional and nursing department goals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a philosophy statement according to the text?

To establish the beliefs and values that guide nursing practice and management in the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that a philosophy statement should be reviewed periodically according to the text?

To ensure that it is consistent with the current goals and objectives of the larger institution Signup and view all the answers