HCA 301 Policy and Politics

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What is the primary focus of politics in the context of healthcare?

  • The implementation of policies that affect the workplace
  • The process of making decisions that govern action
  • The art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources (correct)
  • The development of relationships with people close to the patient interface

What is a key aspect of politics in the context of healthcare professionals?

  • It is an interpersonal endeavour (correct)
  • It is a sole endeavour
  • It is a hierarchical activity
  • It is a bureaucratic process

What is the result of political action on a national or local level?

  • The development of healthcare policies
  • The creation of healthcare laws and regulations
  • The allocation of funding for healthcare services
  • The determination of an organization's relationships, activities, and goals (correct)

What is essential for a healthcare professional to develop effective politics?

<p>A support base that crosses the boundaries created by differences in discipline, position, role and organisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of policies in organizations?

<p>To guide actions and help people make decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a workplace policy?

<p>The ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of a political analysis?

<p>Assessing the structure and functioning of the area in which you are operating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of real power in an organization?

<p>Honour, respect, loyalty and commitment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing relationships with people close to the patient interface?

<p>To bring knowledge of practical solutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of principle-centred leadership?

<p>Creating order from conflict and chaos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in effective political action?

<p>Analysis and planning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines how the Ministry of Health will operate?

<p>Policies set by the government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of image and perception in politics?

<p>Do people think you can make the change? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of leadership power?

<p>Trust and respect from followers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is policy defined as?

<p>The decisions that govern action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do people involved in political action need to consider?

<p>Both the benefits and risks of the change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key behaviour of principle-centred leaders?

<p>Using power to enable others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a leader's use of power in an organization?

<p>Altered attitudes and behaviour by addressing individual needs and motivations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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