In Comparing the Types of Skills Used by Managers at Different

question 26

Multiple Choice

In comparing the types of skills used by managers at different levels within an organization,it is generally true that:

• A)top managers use mainly technical skills and middle and first-line managers use mostly conceptual skills.
• B)first-line managers use mainly technical and human relations skills,while top managers devote most of their time to activities involving human relations and conceptual skills.
• C)the specific skills used at different levels of management do vary,but conceptual skills are the most important at all levels.
• D)the types of skills used by managers do not change much from one level of management to another.

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Definitions:

Elective Procedure

A medical procedure that is not required to sustain life but is requested for payment to the third-party payer by the patient or physician. Some elective procedures are paid for by third-party payers, whereas others are not.

Predetermination

The act of deciding or establishing something in advance or having a predetermined outcome.

Third-party Payer

An entity (other than the patient or healthcare provider) responsible for paying medical expenses, such as insurance companies.

Medical Billing Programs

Software or systems designed to manage healthcare billing processes, including the submission and tracking of medical claims.