Conflict has arisen within the hospital regarding who will staff a proposed high-acuity unit. The nurse executive and other administrators have purposefully not intervened in this conflict. Why is that strategy appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. There may be a reason that administration would desire that attention be brought to the new unit. Conflict will bring that attention.
2. Whether the administrators like conflict management probably has little to do with their decision.
3. Conflict can stimulate thought and new ideas.
4. Any new program or unit comes at a cost, and the cost-benefit ratio must be explored. Conflict can help others identify the compromises and costs associated with starting this unit.
5. Staff members who wish to be considered for staffing the new unit may improve their own performance and effectiveness.

Conflict Has Arisen Within the Hospital Regarding Who Will Staff