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A model for politically astute planning and decision making
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Nurse administrators face political challenges requiring specific skills developed through experience. This article offers a model for navigating these complex situations effectively, improving decision-making and avoiding errors in nursing leadership.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Management
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Nursing administration involves significant political interactions, including conflict and resource competition.
- Effective management of these political dynamics requires accumulated career and organizational experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a framework for nurse administrators to enhance political astuteness.
- To guide planning and decision-making in complex healthcare environments.
- To help avoid common judgment errors in nursing leadership.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development.
- Literature review on political science in administration.
- Analysis of administrative experiences in nursing.
Main Results:
- Identified key political challenges in nursing administration.
- Highlighted the role of experience in developing political skills.
- Proposed a model for politically astute decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Nurse administrators require specific political skills for effective leadership.
- The presented model provides a structured approach to navigating political landscapes.
- Enhanced political acumen can improve administrative effectiveness and reduce errors.