One of Three Managers at a Research Laboratory Drafted a Policy

question 9

Multiple Choice

One of three managers at a research laboratory drafted a policy that would allow his department to do more testing in his laboratory.This policy included the times for regular collection in addition to a new process for emergency laboratory testing.The policy and procedures were never followed.The reason was that:

• A) The policy was too lengthy and inundated readers with too much detail.
• B) The policy made decisions for other departments in the company.
• C) The staff did not believe that the new policy would be effective.
• D) Testing should not be done in the laboratory.

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