When Patients Can Be Attended to More Than One at a Time

question 20

Multiple Choice

When patients can be attended to more than one at a time, this is ____________.

• A) double booking
• B) an effective method to utilize the doctor's time
• C) none of the above
• D) both a and b

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Definitions:

Simple Structure

An organizational form characterized by low complexity, few layers of management, and a loose division of labor.

Professional Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by highly specialized jobs and a strong reliance on trained professionals to make decisions.

Machine Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by a high degree of formalization and centralized decision-making.

Adhocracy

An organizational structure that is flexible and adaptable, characterized by a lack of formal hierarchy and the ability to quickly respond to changes.