The newly hired nurse manager is involved in the first budgetary cycle since being hired. The manager lists some capital equipment needs and is surprised when they are not available for staff use two months after the request. What is the reason for this?

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1. There is no indication that the request was not approved, just that it has not yet been filled.
2. The budgetary cycle of a large organization typically takes about 1 year to be completed. If the new manager sent in a request for the next budget, it may be 12-18 months before the equipment arrives.
3. There is no indication that the hospital is not fulfilling budgetary promises, just that the request has not yet been filled.
4. There is no indication that the manager made an error, just that the request has not yet been filled.

The Newly Hired Nurse Manager Is Involved in the First