The Two Parts of a System That Managers Have the Greatest

question 5

Multiple Choice

The two parts of a system that managers have the greatest control over are

• A) Inputs and throughputs
• B) Inputs and outputs (in a non-healthcare industry where inputs can be screened and rejected, patients cannot be turned away)
• C) Throughputs and outputs
• D) Outputs and outcomes
• E) Throughputs and outcomes

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