Question 1

How is an organization's mission different from its vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vision is the path to the mission 
B)  The vision depends on stakeholder buy-in the mission does not 
C)  The mission is what it ought to be doing 
D)  The mission identifies commonalities 
A)  The vision is the path to the mission 
B)  The vision depends on stakeholder buy-in the mission does not 
C)  The mission is what it ought to be doing 
D)  The mission identifies commonalities C

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more to do with vision than mission 
B)  Has more to do with mission than vision 
C)  Involves both vision and mission 
D)  Vision and mission are minimally important 
A)  Has more to do with vision than mission 
B)  Has more to do with mission than vision 
C)  Involves both vision and mission 
D)  Vision and mission are minimally important C

Question 3

Where in the strategic planning process are you most likely to find setting objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first step 
B)  In the middle 
C)  At the end 
D)  Throughout the process 
A)  The first step 
B)  In the middle 
C)  At the end 
D)  Throughout the process B

Question 4

A mission is most likely to be adopted by employees when which of the following actions are taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees sign a pledge to follow it at orientation 
B)  The CEO presents it as their own idea for adoption 
C)  It is included in the patient welcome brochure 
D)  Consequences for non-adherence are in place 
A)  Employees sign a pledge to follow it at orientation 
B)  The CEO presents it as their own idea for adoption 
C)  It is included in the patient welcome brochure 
D)  Consequences for non-adherence are in place

Question 5

Which of the following phrases would you expect to find in value statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  We seek to. . . 
B)  We believe. . . 
C)  We establish. . . 
D)  We aspire to. . . 
A)  We seek to. . . 
B)  We believe. . . 
C)  We establish. . . 
D)  We aspire to. . .

Question 6

"To fill three new physical therapy positions within 90 days" would be considered which of the following type of goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Target 
B)  Results 
C)  Horizon 
D)  Near-term 
A)  Target 
B)  Results 
C)  Horizon 
D)  Near-term

Question 7

Which of the following documents is prepared to investigate a new idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business Plan 
B)  Feasibility study 
C)  Program proposal 
D)  Vision statement 
A)  Business Plan 
B)  Feasibility study 
C)  Program proposal 
D)  Vision statement

Question 8

What is a key factor in priority setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disregarding the costs of ignoring a need 
B)  Ignoring the costs of meeting a need 
C)  Effect of ignoring a need on stakeholders 
D)  Effect of meeting a need on stakeholders 
A)  Disregarding the costs of ignoring a need 
B)  Ignoring the costs of meeting a need 
C)  Effect of ignoring a need on stakeholders 
D)  Effect of meeting a need on stakeholders

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes a vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is what an organization stands for 
B)  It may be unrealistic and unachievable 
C)  It becomes a burden for most organizations 
D)  It divides managers and employees 
A)  It is what an organization stands for 
B)  It may be unrealistic and unachievable 
C)  It becomes a burden for most organizations 
D)  It divides managers and employees

How is an organization's mission different from its vision?

Which of the following statements best describes strategic planning?

Where in the strategic planning process are you most likely to find setting objectives?

A mission is most likely to be adopted by employees when which of the following actions are taken?

Which of the following phrases would you expect to find in value statements?

"To fill three new physical therapy positions within 90 days" would be considered which of the following type of goals?

Which of the following documents is prepared to investigate a new idea?

What is a key factor in priority setting?

Which of the following statements best describes a vision?

Becoming a Healthcare Manager

Managers and Leaders in Contemporary Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Organizations

Introduction to Healthcare As a Unique Insurance-Based Business

Responsibility for Policies and Procedures

Responsibility for Marketing

Staffing Responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

Financial Responsibilities

Risk Management, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities

Communication Responsibilities

Management Issues in Long-Term Care

Management Issues in Out-Patient Settings

Management Issues in School-Based Settings

Management Issues in Home Care Organizations

Management Issues in Hospitals and Health Systems

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Exam 5: Responsibility for Vision, Mission, and Goal Setting

How is an organization's mission different from its vision?

Which of the following statements best describes strategic planning?

Where in the strategic planning process are you most likely to find setting objectives?

A mission is most likely to be adopted by employees when which of the following actions are taken?

Which of the following phrases would you expect to find in value statements?

"To fill three new physical therapy positions within 90 days" would be considered which of the following type of goals?

Which of the following documents is prepared to investigate a new idea?

What is a key factor in priority setting?

Which of the following statements best describes a vision?

Becoming a Healthcare Manager

Managers and Leaders in Contemporary Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Organizations

Introduction to Healthcare As a Unique Insurance-Based Business

Responsibility for Policies and Procedures

Responsibility for Marketing

Staffing Responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

Financial Responsibilities

Risk Management, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities

Communication Responsibilities

Management Issues in Long-Term Care

Management Issues in Out-Patient Settings

Management Issues in School-Based Settings

Management Issues in Home Care Organizations

Management Issues in Hospitals and Health Systems

Filters