In the "Blowing the Whistle on an Impaired Physician" Case

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the "Blowing the Whistle on an Impaired Physician" case study, the clinic manager reports the physician to authorities after:

• A) The doctor shows up drunk to perform surgery.
• B) The local pharmacy reports suspicious prescriptions for narcotics.
• C) The doctor physically threatens a patient.
• D) The physician refuses to admit that the effects of a recent stroke have made him incapable of performing surgery.

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Definitions:

Contingent

Depending on something else that might or might not happen, often used to describe conditional situations or employment.

Contingency Approach

An approach to management that recognizes that there is no one best way to manage and that an appropriate management style depends on the demands of the situation.

Systematic Improvement

An organized method of identifying and implementing the best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and outcomes.

Scientific Management

A management theory that advocates for the scientific study of work methods to improve efficiency and productivity by optimizing tasks and work processes.