_____ reminds us to focus our efforts on the most important activities to maximize the results that we get
a. The Joint Commission c. Pareto principle
b. Organizational mission d. Nursing process
C
The Pareto principle reminds us that it is important to focus our efforts on activities that can maximize the results that we get. It also states that 20% of focused efforts can result in 80% of results (Pareto principle, 2008).
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