A mediator suggested that the nurse manager and staff members decide on a method to resolve conflicts.Why is it important to have agreements about how team members will work together?
A) If there are no agreements,each member will make up his or her own procedures without consensus.
B) People are naturally difficult and will not work well together without such agreements.
C) People will naturally ask for agreements about how to be together.
D) A way to eliminate nonproductive team members must be available.

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Without clear agreements on how team members will work together, each member may have their own conflicting procedures or may not know how to work together effectively. This can create confusion, misunderstandings, and conflicts. Establishing agreements promotes teamwork, clarity, and consensus. Option B is not true as people can work well together if there are clear agreements in place. Option C is not a comprehensive explanation for why agreements are important. Option D is not appropriate as it suggests taking action against team members, rather than promoting collaboration.

A Mediator Suggested That the Nurse Manager and Staff Members