As Part of Your Annual Physical, You Notice That While

question 227

Short Answer

As part of your annual physical, you notice that while at the hospital you'll be sent to the x-ray, to the lab for blood workups, to another department for stress testing, and so on. You realize that since each test requires different equipment and worker skills, the hospital is departmentalized by
geography.
function.
process.
product.
customer.

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Positive Statement

A factual assertion that can be tested or verified, often contrasted with normative (opinion-based) statements.

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A communication strategy where the main points are not stated directly at the beginning but are introduced gradually.

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Audience Shock

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