The Problem of Doctors Owning Stock in Hospitals Is One

question 56

Multiple Choice

The problem of doctors owning stock in hospitals is one of:

• A)the conversion process.
• B)organizational structure.
• C)potentially competing goals.
• D)organizational design.

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