An Unforeseen Reduction in a Public Health Department's Budget Forced

question 47

Multiple Choice

An unforeseen reduction in a public health department's budget forced a manager to reallocate personnel and impose tighter spending controls. Which management function is the manager using?

• A)controlling
• B)leading
• C) organizing
• D) planning

Understand the concepts of positive and negative reinforcements and punishments.

Recognize the effects and limitations of using punishment as a behavioral modification strategy.

Identify the role of discriminative stimuli in learning and behavior modification.

Comprehend the types and effects of reinforcement schedules on behavior.

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Definitions:

Planning Budget

A budget prepared at the beginning of a period, reflecting the expected financial situation based on forecasted activities and conditions.

Tenant-Days

A measure used in the hospitality or healthcare industry, representing the total number of days that all tenants or patients have occupied the facility.

Planning Budget

A budget based on the level of planned output at the start of the budgetary period, used for planning purposes.

Total Expenses

The sum of all costs and expenses incurred by a business or individual, including operating expenses, cost of goods sold, and taxes.