HCA 301: Time Management and Organization

What is a key characteristic of an effective manager?

Having a lot of free time
Ignoring priorities and objectives
Being involved in all activities and events
Being personally well organized and possessing self-discipline (correct)

What is the purpose of establishing realistic commitments?

To take on more tasks and responsibilities
To avoid working with others
To ignore priorities and objectives
To manage time effectively (correct)

What should managers prioritize when working from clearly defined priorities?

Achievable objectives
Measurable and achievable objectives (correct)
Measurable objectives
Unrealistic objectives

Why is self-discipline important for managers?

To manage time effectively (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should managers ask themselves to ensure they are respecting their time?

What is the best use of my time right now for myself and my goals? (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can result from a lack of self-discipline and poor time management?

Stress and burnout (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of having high tolerances for ambiguity?

Better coping with uncertainties (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a warning sign of too much stress?

Perfectionism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of stress on an individual's physical health?

Myocardial infarction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a personal method for managing stress?

Caring for oneself physically (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of burnout?

Feeling of not having enough energy to complete tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an organizational method for managing stress?

Proper matching of job with applicant (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the time management approach conceived by Covey, Merrill, and Merrill?

Aligning time use with personal principles and priorities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a time-waster?

Staff interruptions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping a time log?

To analyze how time is spent (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of effective goal-setting?

Setting specific, measurable goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the analogy used to illustrate effective time management?

Compass and clock (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of effective time management?

Personal effectiveness aligned with personal principles (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Mintzberg, what is the characteristic feature of a simple organizational structure?

A structure consisting of only a strategic apex and an operating core (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a machine bureaucracy, as described by Mintzberg?

A tall, multilayered organization with centralized decision making (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a professional bureaucracy, what is the distinguishing feature of the operating core?

Groups of professionals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who makes up the strategic apex in an organizational structure, according to Mintzberg?

Executives and managers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the techno-structure in an organizational structure?

To standardize and improve work processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the support staff in an organizational structure?

To support others who provide the basic work (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an organization?

To accomplish predetermined outcomes using resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a reductive theory approach focus on in an organization?

The nature of the work to be accomplished (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of leaders who use the reductive theory model?

To specify tasks to be done and fit people into the plan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the reductive theory approach in a traditional medical setting?

A primary care physician overseeing holistic concerns of a patient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an organization's structure?

To accomplish predetermined outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of an organization over individual efforts?

Organizations can produce more goods, services, and opportunities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of chaos theory on organizational structures?

It proposes that the drive to create permanent organizational structures is doomed to fail (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of complexity theory in healthcare?

It considers every aspect of the system as it interacts and adapts to change (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Mintzberg, which of the following is NOT a classic organizational structure?

Virtual organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of every encounter between a patient and health professional in complexity theory?

It offers information for a possible solution to problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among contingency, chaos, and complexity theories?

They emphasize the importance of individual contribution to the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between complexity theory and traditional organizational structures?

Complexity theory recognizes the importance of every aspect of the system, while traditional structures focus on linear cause and effect relationships (C) Signup and view all the answers