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LEADERSHIP NUR 4590 EXAM 2
2026|| CERTIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
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.)
a.Skill set
b.Patient population
c.Environment
d.Technology
e.Finances - correct-answer -c.Environment
d.Technology
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Which of the following statements describe the benefits of specialization in the
health care setting? (Select all that apply.)
a.Improved work performance
b.Increase in expertise
c.Improved efficiency and outcomes
d.Increased workload
e.Increased error reporting - correct-answer -a.Improved work performance
b.Increase in expertise
c.Improved efficiency and outcomes
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.)
a.Professional silo
b.Fragmented care delivery
c.Cost reduction
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d.Enhanced performance and quality
e.Promotion of professional development - correct-answer -c.Cost reduction
d.Enhanced performance and quality
e.Promotion of professional development
An organizational chart is used to depict: (Select all that apply.)
a.a visual display of the organization s positions.
b.the intentional relationships among positions.
c.open positions within human resources.
d.flow of authority.
e.advisory committees. - correct-answer -a.a visual display of the organization s
positions.
b.the intentional relationships among positions.
d.flow of authority.
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Which of the following statements are accurate when describing responsibility
and accountability? (Select all that apply.)
a.The assignment of responsibility assumes accountability.
b.A manager is assigned responsibility by a subordinate.
c.Accountability is the liability for task performance.
d.The assignment of responsibility and the granting of authority create
accountability.
e.Accountability flows upward or outward. - correct-answer -c.Accountability is
the liability for task performance.
d.The assignment of responsibility and the granting of authority create
accountability.
e.Accountability flows upward or outward.
The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increases the
likelihood of desired health outcomes that are consistent with current
professional knowledge is known as the:
LEADERSHIP NUR 4590 EXAM 2
2026|| CERTIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
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.)
a.Skill set
b.Patient population
c.Environment
d.Technology
e.Finances - correct-answer -c.Environment
d.Technology
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Which of the following statements describe the benefits of specialization in the
health care setting? (Select all that apply.)
a.Improved work performance
b.Increase in expertise
c.Improved efficiency and outcomes
d.Increased workload
e.Increased error reporting - correct-answer -a.Improved work performance
b.Increase in expertise
c.Improved efficiency and outcomes
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.)
a.Professional silo
b.Fragmented care delivery
c.Cost reduction
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d.Enhanced performance and quality
e.Promotion of professional development - correct-answer -c.Cost reduction
d.Enhanced performance and quality
e.Promotion of professional development
An organizational chart is used to depict: (Select all that apply.)
a.a visual display of the organization s positions.
b.the intentional relationships among positions.
c.open positions within human resources.
d.flow of authority.
e.advisory committees. - correct-answer -a.a visual display of the organization s
positions.
b.the intentional relationships among positions.
d.flow of authority.
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Which of the following statements are accurate when describing responsibility
and accountability? (Select all that apply.)
a.The assignment of responsibility assumes accountability.
b.A manager is assigned responsibility by a subordinate.
c.Accountability is the liability for task performance.
d.The assignment of responsibility and the granting of authority create
accountability.
e.Accountability flows upward or outward. - correct-answer -c.Accountability is
the liability for task performance.
d.The assignment of responsibility and the granting of authority create
accountability.
e.Accountability flows upward or outward.
The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increases the
likelihood of desired health outcomes that are consistent with current
professional knowledge is known as the:
