The Merger of Two Community Hospitals Located in the Same

question 11

Multiple Choice

The merger of two community hospitals located in the same geographic market is called

• A)vertical integration.
• B)horizontal integration.
• C)a leveraged buyout.
• D)a conglomerate merger.
• E)a real shame since one of the hospitals will likely close.

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Definitions:

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or verbal expression.

Stereotype Threat

Feeling that we will be judged and treated in terms of negative stereotypes of our group, and that we will inadvertently confirm these stereotypes through our behaviour.

Confirming Stereotypes

The act of behaving in a way that reinforces existing stereotypes.

Discrimination Threat

The perceived risk of being judged or treated unfairly based on one's group identity.