Table 9 Items relating to the relationship with the administration and management

1

There is too much clerical and “paperwork” required of nursing personnel in this hospital

377

2

The nursing staff has sufficient control over scheduling their own shifts in my hospital

468

3

I feel that I am supervised more closely than is necessary

500

4

There is a great gap between the administration of this hospital and the daily problems of the nursing service

296

5

I think I could do a better job if I did not have so much to do all the time

282

6

I have too much responsibility and not enough authority

375

7

There are not enough opportunities for advancement of nursing personnel at this hospital

338

8

There is ample opportunity for nursing staff to participate in the administrative decision-making process

474

9

I am sometimes frustrated because all of my activities seem programmed for me

451

10

I am sometimes required to do things on my job that are against my better professional nursing judgment

505

11

I have all the voice in planning policies and procedures for this hospital and my unit that I want

459

12

The nursing administrators generally consult with the staff on daily problems and procedures

456