A line authority position is characterized by - ✔✔ Decision making vested in the supervisor
An example of line authority is - ✔✔
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Major schools of thought regarding source of authority are - ✔✔ formal and subordinate acceptance
The scope of authority in the operation of the nursing facility is greatest at which level - ✔✔ Ownership
Ultimate authority in a private corporate nursing facility is with the - ✔✔ Board of directors
Managerial authority is power - ✔✔ to command, issue orders or exact action by subordinates
Decentralized authority is characterized by - ✔✔ process of delegating authority
Centralized authority is - ✔✔ vesting decision making in top managment
Authority vested in a supervisory nurse is - ✔✔ middle management authority
Decision making authority is when a supervisor - ✔✔ hires, fires and makes judgmental decisions
Concepts of modern management recommend that an effective administrator will delegate - ✔✔ operational authority
Unity of command refers to - ✔✔ reporting to one supervisor
Which of the following forms of business is considered the oldest form of business - ✔✔ sole proprietorship
The term proprietorship as it relates to the nursing facility industry means - ✔✔ privately owned
The majority of nursing facility beds in the united states are owned by - ✔✔ corporations
Which of the following forms of ownership must have articles drawn up and reduced to writing? - ✔✔ corporation
Under which form of ownership would the administrator have the greatest latitude of authority and decision making? - ✔✔ Sole proprietorship
All but one are considered advantages of sole proprietorship - ✔✔ Unlimited liability
All but one are considered disadvantages of a partnership - ✔✔ Retention of valuable employees
A corporation is - ✔✔ a legal entity created by law to carry on a business or profession
Which one of the following forms of business ownership is considered the most important? - ✔✔ Corporation
A nonprofit corporation is one which - ✔✔ makes a profit but returns it to the operation of business
Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, 42 CFR part 483, a facility wishing to participate in medicare must have - ✔✔ a governing body
The role of the governing body pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulation 42 CFR Part 483 is to - ✔✔ establish and implement policies regarding management and operation of the facility
The Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR part 483 requires that the facility disclose - ✔✔ officers, directors, agents, or management employees
The role of the administrator in a modern nursing facility is to - ✔✔ advise the governing body and carry out their decisions
According to the Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 483 the administrator appointed by the governing body must be - ✔✔ licensed by the state and responsible for the management of the facility
An objective may be defined as - ✔✔ organizing
The first step in planning is - ✔✔ setting the objectives of the organization
Effective management is best carried out by following which method? - ✔✔ management by objectives
Management by objectives involves - ✔✔ plurality of objectives
Which of the following objectives would be considered first in establishing a new nursing facility? - ✔✔ Type of facility
An administrator of a proprietary nursing facility should be primarily concerned with which one of the following objectives? - ✔✔ Quality of care
Which one of the functions of management would be accomplished first? - ✔✔ planning
Relative to setting objectives, which task listed below would be of primary importance for the administrator to accomplish? - ✔✔ constantly review and reassess objectives of the nursing facility
Which one of the following statements is true? - ✔✔ Every department in the nursing facility should have goals or objectives
Since there is a plurality of objectives in a nursing facility, the facility should concern itself with - ✔✔ long and short term goals
Planning is primarily concerned with - ✔✔ use of facts to determine course of action for the future
Strategic planning - ✔✔ helps the facility to re evaluate its mission and identify its long term goals. [Show Less]