The Purpose of Benchmarking Is to

question 23

Multiple Choice

The purpose of benchmarking is to

• A) Determine if an organization's or department's performance is better or worse than referent
• B) Determine if an organization's or department's performance is improving, deteriorating, or stable
• C) Provide credible improvement targets
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Times of Danger

Periods or situations where there is a high risk of harm or adverse outcomes.

Even-Tempered

Having a calm and steady disposition not easily provoked to anger or emotional outbreaks.

Daily Routine

The sequence of activities regularly followed by an individual on a day-to-day basis.

Securely Attached

A term used in psychology to describe individuals who have healthy, trust-based relationships, often stemming from nurturing caregiving in early life.