Module 2: Quantitative Research Article

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Quantitative Research Article
Melodi Krank
U Mary

Running head: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ARTICLE 1

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ARTICLE 2

Quantitative Research Article
Overview
I chose this article for review, as I am a new manager in our Family Medicine clinics and looking to the best leader yet!? In reviewing this article and reflecting on the type of leader, that I wanted to be it reinforced my previous learnings that praise and thanks do lead to happier nurses and other members of the team!
Problem Statement
The problem for the study was to determine when it is appropriate and effective for Nursing Unit Managers (NUMs) to give praise to their subordinates.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study was to explore how praise from NUMS affects the work environment, job satisfaction and practice of nurses caring for surgical patients.
Research Question(s) and Hypothesis
The study?s one broad research question was; what are the associations between praise from NUMs and job satisfaction, professional practice, workload, work climate and …show more content…

The questionnaire?s context provided answers to the research question that was asked. The questions were based on the components of the research question; how praise from NUMs is associated with job satisfaction, professional practice, workload, work climate and organizational commitment of nurses caring for surgical patients. I do not believe that too much data was collected. The questions were straightforward and asked appropriate workplace environment questions. I do not think that the right amount of data was collected. The number of nurses who participated in the study was less than half of the number of participants who were eligible to participate. I do not think that an accurate representation of the sample was portrayed. Furthermore, the study was only performed at one medical institution which can lead to homogenous answers from

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