Central Veterinary Hospital Is Organized in Three Departments: Administrative, Medical

question 34

Multiple Choice

Central Veterinary Hospital is organized in three departments: administrative, medical and custodial. When a client brings in a new pet, an administrative staff member manually fills out a pet profile; a different member of the administrative staff later inputs the pet profile into the hospital's information system. A veterinarian sees new pets and discusses necessary medical procedures (such as vaccinations) with the pet owner, who decides which procedures to have. The administrative staff schedule future appointments using the hospital's information system; the pet owner receives a computer printout which details future appointments before paying the bill.
-Phil is preparing a flowchart of the preceding case. How many columns should the flowchart have?

• A) One.
• B) Two.
• C) Three.
• D) More than three.

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Definitions:

Maxim

A general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct expressed in a concise and often pithy statement.

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant, which prescribes actions as universally mandatory, based on their maxims being capable of becoming universal law.

Moral Worth

The value or respectability of actions or decisions based on ethical principles.

Motive

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