Obtaining Cost Information Is a Primary Difficulty Associated with Benchmarking

question 145

Multiple Choice

Obtaining cost information is a primary difficulty associated with benchmarking.The following are typical sources for collecting information,except:

• A) from published reports,industry research firms,and trade groups.
• B) from talking to knowledgeable industry leaders.
• C) from field trips to the facilities of competitors or non-competing firms.
• D) from independent firms and consulting firms to gather best practices and comparative cost data without identifying competing firms.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Euthanize Patients

The act of deliberately ending the life of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or condition, often as part of mercy killing.

Medication

Substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent illness and disease, contributing to the maintenance or improvement of health.

Moral

Pertaining to principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.

Involuntary Euthanasia

Euthanasia conducted without the explicit consent of the individual, where the decision is made by another party because the individual is incapable of doing so.