Patient surveys convey that they are uncertain about who is the registered nurse (RN). The CEO makes a decision that mandates that white nursing caps will be worn by all RNs and blue nursing caps by all licensed practical nurses to differentiate professional nurses and occupational nurses from nurses' aides and other ancillary staff. Which type of structure does this represent?
A) Centralized
B) Decentralized
C) Nonparticipative
D) Participative

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This is an example of centralized structure. The CEO makes a top-down decision, and lower-level managers and staff have little decision-making discretion.

Patient Surveys Convey That They Are Uncertain About Who Is