If You've Ever Watched the Television Show ER, You Should

question 24

Multiple Choice

If you've ever watched the television show ER, you should have noticed how the emergency room staff selects patients on the basis of their need for treatment. Victims who have life-threatening injuries are seen ahead of those with minor complaints like an ingrown toenail or a case of poison ivy. Emergency rooms differentiate their waiting customers on the basis of:

• A) Willingness to perform service role
• B) Importance of the customer
• C) Duration of the service transaction
• D) Urgency of the job
• E) Payment of a premium price

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