In a Study Published in 2015 by Austin, Et Al

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a study published in 2015 by Austin, et al., what was the conclusion about the use of report cards to rate hospitals?

• A) Rankings are not always accurate or ensure quality.
• B) There is limited variation in data and rankings.
• C) Rankings provide critical data to consumers to ensure they make best choices.
• D) Focusing on one survey result is best.

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Definitions:

Open Systems

Organizations or entities that interact with their environment, exchanging resources, information, and influences.

Virtual Teams

Groups of individuals working together across time, space, and organizational boundaries, primarily through electronic communication.

Telecommuting

A work arrangement where employees do not commute to a central place of work, instead working via electronic communications from a remote location, often their home.

Open Systems

A perspective in organizational theory that views organizations as entities that interact with their environments to acquire resources and adapt to changes.