A Healthcare Organization Is a Complex, Adaptive System Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

A healthcare organization is a complex, adaptive system because:

• A) it is non linear, open to environment, self organizing and evolving
• B) there is a variety of third party payers with different regulations
• C) there are many stakeholders who compete for resources
• D) there are many hierarchies

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Definitions:

Right-to-Work Laws

Laws that prohibit union security agreements between companies and workers' unions, effectively ensuring that union membership is not a requirement for employment in any position.

Ethical Responsibility

The duty to act in a morally right way, making decisions that are fair, respectful, and beneficial to all involved parties.

Ethical Behavior

Conduct that is consistent with accepted principles of right or wrong governing the professional and personal behavior of individuals.

Influenced

The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.