A Hospital Administrator Initiated the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) After

question 15

Multiple Choice

A hospital administrator initiated the emergency operations plan (EOP) after being notified that a tornado struck a nearby community. Thirty minutes later law enforcement calls to report that while significant damage was done, there were only minor injuries. What should the administrator do now?

• A) Follow the EOP to deactivate the plan.
• B) Let the plan continue for another hour to ensure that no victims arrive.
• C) Call the emergency department and tell the staff that the plan is discontinued.
• D) Notify local media that the EOP was discontinued.

Analyze the role of followers’ perceptions and characteristics in leadership emergence and effectiveness.

Explore the relationship between leadership styles and organizational outcomes such as productivity, morale, and group cohesiveness.

Comprehend the impact of cultural and social identity factors on leadership and followership.

Understand and apply the concept of the Ringelmann effect and social loafing along with strategies to minimize their impacts in group contexts.

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