A Continuous Quality Improvement Team Has Considered All Aspects of a Decision

question 20

Multiple Choice

A continuous quality improvement team has considered all aspects of a decision to purchase two new computed tomography scanners to meet the needs of the community. The team decides to go with the less expensive, larger machines with few additional capabilities because of current budget restraints, even though it will mean purchasing newer smaller models with more capabilities in the future when moving to a new hospital in 3 years. This decision is known as a(n) _____ decision.

• A) cost-conscious
• B) group
• C) optimizing
• D) satisficing

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, factors, or quantities that can change or have different values in a given situation or analysis.

Economic Decisions

The choices made by individuals, households, or organizations regarding the allocation of resources and the distribution of goods and services.

Purposeful

Refers to actions undertaken with a specific goal or intention in mind.

Spontaneous

Occurring without external cause or premeditation, often resulting from a natural inclination or impulse.