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University of South Florida HSC 4630 1)Which of the following statements about cognition is NOT true? a

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University of South Florida

HSC 4630

1)Which of the following statements about cognition is NOT true?

a. Emotional states have little influence on how we think.

b.            Almost all human behavior is driven by thinking and social interaction.

c.             How people view a situation affects how they respond in that situation.

d.            We are often unaware of many of our own thinking processes.

e.            Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in thinking.

2.                           are abstractions of reality that explain how tings work.

a.            Stimuli

b.            Justifications

c.             Heuristics

d.            Perceptoins

e.            Mental models

3.            Which of the following is NOT a contemporary leadership model? a. Great Man

b.            Spirituality Leadership

c.             Emotional Intelligence

d.            Inspirational

4.            Which of the following is considered to be a good motivational strategy?

a. Expect the worst b. Tailor rewards

c.             Reward everyone in the same way

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

5.            Alderfer's motivation theory is based on which of the following needs?

a.            Growth

b.            Existence

c.             Relatedness

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

6.            This competency involves the ability to critically analyze and solve complex problems:

a.            Technical

b.            A and B

c.             Interpersonal

d.            B and C

e.            Conceptual

7.            Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z are all forms of motivation theories developed from a management perspective.

a.            True

b.            False

8.                           guide the interpretation of information by selectively focusing attention and organizing our understanding.

a.            Decision aids

b.            Meaning

c.             Assumptions

d.            Expectancies e. Frames

9.            Avoidance learning is often referred to as positive reinforcement

a.            True

b.            False

 

10.          Acquired needs resulting from life experiences focus on:

a.            Affirmation

b.            Affectation c.     Affiliation

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

11.          The Acquired Needs Theory was developed by:

a.            Herzberg

b.            Taylor

c.             Vroom

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

i.              Correct Answer = McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory

12.          When we cognitively evaluate new information, we       it to group new concepts with similar concepts or knowledge.

a.            classify and categorize

b.            perceive and interpret

c.             analyze and understand

d.            comprehend and translate

e.            organize and process

13.          Intrinsic rewards are tangible

a. True b. False

14.          Succession planning is:

a.            A career path in an organization

b.            Celebration of an organization success

c.             Not important anymore

d.            Planning to replace managers who retire or move up

e.            None of the above

15.          This function refers to the overall design of the specific division for which the manager is responsible.

a.            Staffing

b.            Planning

c.             Controlling

d.            Decision Making e. Organizing

16.          Dashboards are:

a.            A way to measure organizational performance

b.            Side panels in an automobile

c.             Usually seen in winter

d.            An Olympic event

e.            None of the above

17.          Find an incorrect statement about leadership in today's healthcare industry.

a.            Leaders can be taught skills and behaviors.

b.            Many clinicians have the management training which would help them in their new roles.

c.             Different sectors in health care have professional associations which will support many aspects of its particular career path.

d.            Leaders should continually be updated to the current environment.

 

18.          The healthcare leader who is concerned about the future, as well as today’s business, must

a.            be able to lead a group of followers without inner motivation.

b.            not worry about his/her commitment to the managers.

c.             leave succession planning to the governing board.

d.            continuously reassess how he/she fits in the organization.

19.          Which is an incorrect statement about the future of the healthcare field?

a.            The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care for America Act will provide full health care reform.

b.            The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care for America Act will dramatically alter the way health insurance is administered.

c.             Some of the key elements identified for success will be perspective, adaptability and finding inner passion as a personal driving force.

d.            These will be challenging times for healthcare leaders.

20.                                         is a complex process that involves noticing, selecting and organizing information. a. Perceiving

b.            Understanding

c.             Attributing

d.            Sensemaking

e.            Validating

21.          Major federal law affecting human resources primarily addresses: a. Protections for applicants and rights of employees

b.            Safety of the workplace

c.             Accommodations for people with disabilities

d.            None of the above

22.          Which of the following does not characterize sense-making in organizations?

a. Sense-making underlies communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. b. Information is organized to create an accurate understanding of a situation.

c.             The meaning created during sense-making is sufficient to guide action.

d.            Organizations define their business situation through sense-making.

e.            Understanding of a situation is often only clear after the fact.

23.          The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care documents what aspect of health care?

a.            Wide variation in medical practices which cannot be explained by illness severity or patient preference

b.            Wide variations in the cost of care

c.             Wide variations in the access to care

d.            A and B

e.            All of the above

24.          A(n)       is a mental representation that contains what one knows about an event or thing.

a.            Stereotype

b.            Memory

c.             Attribution d. Schema

e. Cognition

25.          Leadership Development Programs in HSOs: a. Serve as a recruitment tool for HSOs

b.            Are found in less than 10% of HSOs

c.             Focus primarily on filling middle-level manager positions

d.            All of the above

 

26.          Which of the following quality improvement techniques helps to identify and organize the possible cause for a problem in a structured format?

a.            process analysis

b.            data collection

c.             fishbone diagram

d.            process mapping

e.            geographical mapping

27.          Performance appraisals are useful to:

a.            Adjust compensation based on performance

b.            Identify areas of performance needing improvement

c.             Decide promotions of staff d. All of the above

28.          Which of the following is not part of the market assessment model?

a.            Innovations in Technology

b.            Competitive Rivalry c.    Power of Hospitals

d.            Power of Consumers and Payers

e.            Regulatory Environment

29.          In cognition,       refers to the tendency to perceive what we anticipate seeing.

a.    Judgment b. Expectancy

c.             Anticipation

d.            Perception

e.            Attribution

30.                                         are abstractions of reality that explain how things work. a. Mental models

b.            Justifications

c.             Strategies

d.            Stereotypes

e.            Stimulii

31.          The Baldrige Award features seven criteria arranged in a structure-process-outcome framework. Which of the following is NOT a structural aspect of quality in the Baldrige Award Criteria

a. Leadership b. Staff Focus

c.             Strategic Planning

d.            Focus on patients, Other Customers and Markets

e.            All of the above

32.          Which of the following is necessary for successful strategy execution?

a.            Strong leadership

b.            Cash reserves

c.             Organizational buy-in

d.            Knowledge of competitors' strategies e. A & C

33.          Which of the following is not included in the definition of Continuous Process Improvement (CQI)

a.    Process focus b. Structure focus

c.             Employee empowerment

d.            Organization-wide impact

 

e.            Data-based decision making

34.          Why is it important to include past strategic performance as a part of future strategy development? a. Understanding why past strategies succeeded or failed can help with future strategy success.

b.            Past strategic performance should NOT be included in future strategy development.

c.             It applies historical market share to future strategies.

d.            It gives the best indication of the funding necessary to support the plan.

e.            None of the above

35.          Which aspect of quality does CQI focus upon to improve quality? a. Process

b.            Outcome

c.             Structure

d.            Both A and B

e.            Both B and C

36.          The definition of quality provided by the Institute of Medicine is the most widely accepted definition of health care quality. Which of the following are NOT parts of the definition?

a.            They should achieve desired health outcomes for individuals, matching their preferences for variety.

b.            They should achieve desired health outcomes for populations, matching the societal preferences of policy makers and third-party payers for efficiency

c.             They should adhere to professional standards and scientific evidence, consistent with the clinical focus and preferences of health care providers for effectiveness.

d.            They should provide value consistent with the cost structure of the health care organization

e.            All of the above

37.          Good measurement requires all of the following except:

a.            Rigorous definition of concept to be measured

b.            Reliable measurement

c.             Valid measurement

d.            Measurement variation

e.            None of the above

38.          Statistical Process Control focuses on controlling               . a. Variation

b.            Causes-processes

c.             Outcomes

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

39.                         are mental shortcuts in judgment and decision-making.

a. Cognitions b. Heuristics

c.             Perceptions

d.            Expectancies

e.            Errors

40.          The purpose of studying of organization behavior is to:

a.            Improve the management of people in the workplace

b.            Make managers more successful

c.             Explain why people act the way they do

d.            Make hospitals more successful

e.            Address quality problems in healthcare

41.          What does the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985 (EMTALA) require?

a.            All hospitals should take care of patients for free

 

b.            Doctors must accept all patients who seek their care

c.             Hospitals receiving Medicare funds must provide appropriate care in their emergency rooms, if possible

d.            Patients in active labor can get care at any facility they choose

e.            None of the above

42.          Which of these elements is NOT necessary for a contract to be binding?

a.            An agreement between two or more parties

b.            Must be for something of value

c.             Must be lawful d. Must be written

e. Both must be competent to consent

43.          Criminal law is generally concerned with

a. Healthcare providers b. Society as a whole

c.             Issues of bankruptcy

d.            Physicians and nurses

e.            All of the above

44.          Tort reform is a big part of healthcare reform because

a.            It is enacted by the courts

b.            It deals only with healthcare services

c.             It works to cut legal costs and keep medical issues out of the courts

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

45.          Administrative agencies dictate many of the ways in which healthcare workers and organizations must function. a. True

b. False

46.          Malpractice is a charge which can be found under either civil or criminal law. a. True

b. False

47.          The benefits of cultural competence training may be challenging to quantify in terms of return on investment for the organization.

a.            True

b.            False

48.          Benefits of a diverse healthcare workforce include:

a.            decreased turnover

b.            less lawsuits

c.             greater access for the underserved

d.            greater cultural competence e. All of the above

49.          What are the main sources of American law?

a.            Legislatures

b.            Judicial decisions

c.             Executive orders & administrative regulations

d.            State and federal constitutions e. All of the above

50.          By 2050, more than half the population of the U.S. will be comprised of minorities. a. True

b. False

51.          “Any Willing Provider" laws seek to enable patients to see whichever providers they want.

 

a. True b. False

52.          Which of the following is not part of the definition of healthcare malpractice?

a.            Negligence

b.            Overpayment

c.             Recklessness

d.            Person with a healthcare profession

e.            Carelessness

53.          If an act is legal, it has to be ethical

a.            True b. False

54.          Which of the following is not a required part of the definition of "informed consent"? a. Having the patient/surrogate read and sign a document

b.            Making sure that the patient/surrogate is mentally competent to decide

c.             Ensuring the patient/surrogate understands what is being asked

d.            Using a surrogate decision-maker only when legally allowed

e.            None of the above

55.          Nonmaleficence is a concept that states that you should a. Do no harm

b.            Do the best you can

c.             Ensure that staff is properly trained

d.            Provide fairness to all

56.          Rights of patients include the following:

a.            Confidentiality

b.            Right to refuse care

c.             Self-determination

d.            Emergency treatment in a facility by EMTALA e. All of the above

57.          A wrong against society as a whole, even if a particular individual is harmed, is considered a violation of which type of law?

a.            Civil

b.            Criminal

c.             Administrative

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

58.          Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome of the decision-making process in cost accounting in healthcare organizations?

a.            Management of "loss leaders" to the organization

b.            Elimination of services that are losing money

c.             Management of financial investments for the organization

d.            Enhancement of departments that are making money

59.          Bad debt in health care finance is defined as:

a.            charity care provided by not-for-profit organizations

b.            billing for services rendered but no payment is received

c.             debt that is owed by the health care organization

d.            patient care that is provided on a charity basis

60.          The volume of production in units and sales of goods or services, where total costs equal total revenues, is called

a.            The break-even point

 

b.            Cash flow

c.             The economic order quantity

d.            Factoring receivables

61.          Medicaid and Medicare are private insurance programs administered by the federal government

a. True b. False

62.          Efforts to control the costs of Medicare have been undertaken via legislation mandated to create prospective payment systems for

a.            Skilled nursing facilities using RUGs

b.            Physician's using DRGs

c.             Hospitals using RERVs

d.            Hospital outpatient department services using DRGs

63.          any of those who are uninsured:

a.            Are workers who are employed in industries that do not provide health insurance

b.            Do not have access to routine health care

c.             Are US citizens d. All of the above

e. None of the above

64.          In the wake of health care reform, most health care executives believe that the new reform policies will:

a. Not change the way that their finance departments are operated b. Have a negative financial impact on their facilities

c.             Improve the bottom line of their organizations

d.            Increase employee productivity

65.          The type of budget that forecasts cash inflows and cash outflows for the next fiscal year is called the

a.            Expense budget

b.            Capital budget

c.             Statistics budget

d.            Operating or cash budget

66.          Unlike other organizations, healthcare organizations tend to generate very little immediate cash because of

a.            The huge number of third party payers, leading to delayed payments

b.            The large costs incurred for medical services, resulting in payment after the billing cycle

c.             The large number of negotiated installments required for payment of services by individuals d. All of the above

67.          The majority of the uninsured population is comprised of adults aged 35 and older.

a. True b. False

68.          Which type of managed care offers patients flexibility in accessing their physician of choice?

a.            Preferred Provider Organization

b.            Point of Service Plan

c.             Health Maintenance Organization

d.            All of the above e. A and B

69.          The Medicare prospective payment system for reimbursing hospitals utilizes

a.            A "cost plus" charging system

b.            The RBRVs system

c.             Per diem rates d. DRGs

 

70.          Risk is a concept in health insurance that involves a group sharing the costs of losses incurred by the members of the insurance pool.

a.            True

b.            False

71.          Virtually all financial experts define working capital as "total current assets."

a.            True b. False

72.          A for profit health care organization may participate in political campaigns and influence legislation? a. True

b.            False

73.          Capitation shifts the risk of coverage from the insurer to the provider of health care. a. True

b. False

74.          Funding for the Medicare Program is derived only from federal taxes.

a. True b. False

75.          Medicare includes coverage of all of the following EXCEPT:

a.            Inpatient hospital care under Part A

b.            Physician services and outpatient care under Part B

c.             Prescription drugs under Part D d. Mental health care under Part E

76.          CHIP is a program that provides for

a.            Children covered by Medicaid

b.            All children

c.             Children in low income families who would not typically qualify under Medicaid

d.            Children covered by Medicare

77.          In purchasing health insurance, which of the following is NOT typically a consideration?

a.            Benefit package

b.            Provider choice

c.             Deductibles and copays d. Liability

78.          Alderfer's motivation theory is based on which of the following needs?

a.            Existence

b.            Growth

c.             Relatedness

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

79.          Acquired needs resulting from life experiences focus on: a. Affiliation

b.            Affectation

c.             Affirmation

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

80.          Which theory places its attention on the leader's style and the work situation but also recognize the importance of setting goals for employees?

a.            Path-Goal theory of leadership

b.            Contingency theory of leadership

c.             Leader-Member Exchange theory of leadership

 

d.            Great Man theory of leadership

e.            All of the above

81.          Which is a guideline for healthcare leaders when being responsible to their employees as per the ACHE Code of Ethics?

a. Improve standards of management b. Ensure a safe work environment

c.             Meet the needs of the community

d.            Have process to evaluate quality of care

e.            All of the above

82.          Succession planning is

a.            Not important anymore

b.            Celebration of an organization success

c.             Planning to replace managers who retire or move up

d.            A career path in an organization

e.            None of the above

83.          Which of the following is not a barrier of key healthcare leadership?

a.            New technology

b.            Culture of safety c.          Nurses

d.            Physicians

e.            None of the above

84.          The Acquired Needs Theory was developed by:

a.            Vroom

b.            Herzberg

c.             Taylor

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

i.              This is McClelland's theory

85.          Find an incorrect statement about leadership in today's healthcare industry.

a.            Different sectors in health care have professional associations which will support many aspects of its particular career path.

b.            Many clinicians have the management training which would help them in their new roles.

c.             Leaders should continually be updated to the current environment.

d.            Leaders can be taught skills and behaviors.

e.            None of the above

86.          Larger organizations are more likely to have all of the following EXCEPT

a.            Vertical structure

b.            Formal chain of command

c.             Larger span of controls

d.            Informal chain of command

e.            A and B

87.          Which is a new trend for healthcare governance?

a.            Voluminous detailed information presented

b.            Most members from within the organization c.  Evaluations used to identify issues and correct

d.            Larger number on the board

e.            All of the above

88.          Talent management refers to which of the following?

 

a.            Recruitment

b.            Retention

c.             Training

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

89.          This function refers to the overall design of the specific division for which the manager is responsible.

a.            Staffing

b.            Planning c.          Organizing

d.            Decision Making

e.            Controlling

90.          This competency reflects expertise or ability to perform a specific work task.

a.            Conceptual

b.            Interpersonal c.                Technical

d.            A and B

e.            B and C

91.          Avoidance learning is often referred to as positive reinforcement.

a.            True b. False

92.          This function refers to monitoring staff activities and performance. a. Controlling

b.            Staffing

c.             Planning

d.            Directing

e.            Organizing

93.                         are mental shortcuts in judgment and decision-making.

a. Expectancies b. Heuristics

c.             Cognitions

d.            Errors

e.            Perceptions

94.          Statistical Process Control focuses on controlling               . a. Variation

b.            Outcomes

c.             Causes-processes

d.            All of the above

e.            None of the above

95.          Which of the following is a typical measure used by senior management to directly assess performance of HR efforts?

a.            Profitability

b.            Patient Satisfaction

c.             Staff Satisfaction

d.            Quality of Care

e.            None of the above

96.          Which of the following is not a critical / primary success factor for effective strategic planning?

a.            Tactical plans for individual strategies

b.            Breadth and depth of leadership involvement in development of the plan.

 

c.             Communication of the plan to all stakeholders

d.            All supporting plans (e.g. financial, marketing) are tied to the strategic plan. e. Business plans for individual service lines

97.          Best practices of high-performing organizations include all of the following focal areas EXCEPT:

a.            Employee empowerment in decision-making

b.            Staff engagement

c.             Staff acquisition and development

d.            Highest levels of compensation for staff

e.            None of the above

98.          Recent information from the literature concerning employee perceptions suggests that:

a.   Compensation is more important than benefits b. Benefits are more important than compensation

c.             Benefits and compensation are equal in importance

d.            None of the above

99.          In cognition,       refers to the tendency to perceive what we anticipate seeing.

a.            Judgment

b.            Attribution

c.             Anticipation

d.            Perception e. Expectancy

100.        Work behaviors can be studied at these three levels in an organization: a. Group, organizational and individual

b.            Managerial, administrative and bureaucratic

c.             Worker, supervisor and manager

d.            Behavioral, cognitive and emotional

e.            Department, division and organization

 

 

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