Hospital Mission Statement Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of organizational goals?

To allocate resources

To stimulate research activities

To establish a medical center

To provide a broad statement of intent (correct)

What is the main objective of the 'Patient care' objective at Bagong Ospital ng Maynila?

To conduct research in medical disciplines

To offer quality medical care at an affordable cost (correct)

To serve as a medical center for the community

To provide medical training to undergraduates

What is the primary focus of an organization's mission statement?

To set short-term goals for the organization

To explain the core reasons behind the organization's existence (correct)

To provide a wish list of future development ideas

To establish a plan for the organization's dissolution

What is the purpose of policies in an organization?

To provide cohesive guidance for employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an organization's vision statement?

To provide a future-oriented plan for the organization Signup and view all the answers

What do procedures provide in an organization?

Step-by-step guidance on implementing policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an organization's mission and vision statements?

The vision statement incorporates the organization's mission and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an organization's goals and objectives?

To provide more concrete information on what and how the organization plans to act Signup and view all the answers

When are policies and procedures typically used?

During employee orientation, daily routines, and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of familiarizing employees with policies and procedures?

To provide rules and guidance Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame outlined in an organization's vision statement?

10-15 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a motivated team?

Having a strong reason to continuously improve Signup and view all the answers

What percentage increase in adverse events is associated with increased workload and stress?

28% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to a better care environment?

Emphasis on staff development Signup and view all the answers

Mackoff and Triolo (2008) identified which of the following as a key factor contributing to excellence and longevity of nurse managers?

Meaningfulness of organizational purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in creating a culture of safety in healthcare?

Openness to questioning existing systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in creating a culture of safety in healthcare, according to Hinshaw (2008)?

Nurse shortages and resource shortages Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in better care environments, according to Aiken et al. (2008)?

Use of advanced technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of unity of command in an organization?

Each employee has one manager and one boss. Signup and view all the answers

What is delegation in the context of nursing, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)?

Retaining accountability for a task while transferring authority. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key aspects to consider when delegating tasks, according to Tappen, Weiss, and Whitehead (2004)?

Delegatee's ability and fairness of the task. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks can never be delegated, according to the practice-defining functions of nursing?

Assessment and evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

What remains unchanged when a nurse delegates a task?

Delegator's accountability. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the relationship between the delegator and the delegatee in the workplace?

Workplace environment or agency policy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the neoclassical theory in the workplace?

To emphasize the importance of motivation in employee productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a narrow span of control?

Each manager has only a few people in the reporting structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the power to guide and direct workers within their specific area?

Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the organizational structure?

The number of employees who report to a manager or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a wide span of control in an organizational structure?

Fewer managers and more reporting workers Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a worker in an organization?

To produce or complete the task assigned by a superior Signup and view all the answers