Which of the Following Qualities Should Be Considered Desirable by the Health

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following qualities should be considered desirable by the health care institution's steering committee when selecting an information systems consultant?

• A)Strong personality that is up to the task of bucking the corporate culture
• B)Tendency to focus on results rather than trying to manage expectations
• C)Highly organized and follows a clearly defined work plan
• D)Considerable experience with hospital mainframe legacy systems
• E)Excellent written communication skills, but difficulty with spoken communications

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