For Which of the Following Reasons Is Someone Most Likely

question 20

Multiple Choice

For which of the following reasons is someone most likely to play the sick role?

• A) To escape the demands of others.
• B) To deflect attention from themselves.
• C) To establish the basis for a malpractice lawsuit.
• D) To continue to receive medical insurance payments.

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Definitions:

Active Agents

Individuals or entities that actively engage in processes or activities, making decisions and taking actions that influence outcomes.

Competing Commitments

Conflicting obligations or priorities that pull an individual or organization in different directions, making it difficult to achieve goals.

Organization Development (OD)

A field of research, theory, and practice dedicated to expanding the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish more successful organizational change and performance.

Planned Change

A deliberate and systematic effort to alter an organization's processes, structure, or culture to achieve a specific goal or outcome.