The Initial Step in the Decision Making Process Is to

question 116

Multiple Choice

The initial step in the decision making process is to

• A) Select an alternative.
• B) Evaluate the decision.
• C) Challenge the status quo.
• D) Generate alternatives.
• E) Identify the problem.

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Definitions:

For-Profit Organizations

Entities that operate primarily to generate financial profit for their owners or shareholders.

HMOs

Health Maintenance Organizations, a type of health insurance plan that limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.

PPOs

Preferred Provider Organizations, a type of health plan that contracts with medical providers to create a network of preferred doctors and hospitals for its members.

DRG Payment System

The Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system is a method used by Medicare and some other insurance programs to categorize hospitalization costs and determine how much to pay for a patient's hospital stay.