Organizational Theory and Infection Control Strategies

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What is the primary objective of healthcare organizations?

To care for the ill and infirm or to advance health and well-being (correct)
To manage financial resources
To advance medical research
To provide administrative support

What typically characterizes the structures of small healthcare organizations?

Easy to navigate (correct)
Flat and autonomous
Hierarchical and decentralized
Complex and bureaucratic

What do organizational partnerships in healthcare have in common?

Voluntary participation
Lack of organizational structure
Undefined missions and goals
Defined mission, purpose, and goals (correct)

What do individuals form in healthcare to achieve a common aspiration?

Organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of healthcare organizations?

To care for the ill and infirm or to advance health and well-being (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of healthcare organizations?

To provide a particular mix of health services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the formal communication system in an organization?

The organizational structure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of strategic and service plans in healthcare organizations?

To implement the values and mission of the organization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a strategy to meet the objective of eradicating hospital acquired infections?

Making alcohol solution available for use in all wards by visitors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do schools of organizational theory include?

Classical, human relations, systems, contingency, and chaos (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the environment of an organization?

The organizational culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a vision statement in an organization?

To inspire and motivate employees to achieve a desired state of affairs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do organizational values form a basis for?

Behavior and attitudes towards people, ideas, objects, or actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of service planning in an organization?

To project the demand on the service into the future and identify required resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between service planning and strategic planning in an organization?

The strategic plan of the organization seeks to reconcile service planning between areas and make adjustments where necessary (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The mission statement is a broad, general statement, while the vision statement is specific and detailed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of an organization's strategic planning process?

To achieve a desired state of affairs as outlined in the vision statement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of policies set by the government in a healthcare organization?

To define the organization's relationships, activities, and goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of workplace policies in a healthcare organization?

Human resource management and employment regulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of politics in the context of healthcare organizations?

The art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The formation of policies that govern action (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for implementing a ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces in a healthcare organization?

To protect the health and safety of workers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of developing relationships with people close to the patient interface in healthcare organizations?

To bring knowledge of practical solutions and implement change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of being a politically astute health professional?

Creating meaningful connections with people across different disciplines, positions, and organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective political action?

Analysis and planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common perception about policy among professionals?

A restriction on professional autonomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is image and perception important in politics?

It influences how people perceive one's ability to effect change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in a political analysis?

Assessing the structure and functioning of the area of operation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of principle-centred power?

Honour, respect, loyalty, and commitment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of leadership power?

The capacity to create order from conflict and chaos (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during effective political action?

A group brainstorms alternative solutions and evaluates their risks and benefits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of principle-centred leadership?

Inviting others to follow (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of politics?

It is a collective activity requiring the support of many people (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key behavior of principle-centred leaders?

Getting to know people (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way leaders use power to influence others?

By addressing individual needs and motivations (B) Signup and view all the answers