In a large medical center, the chief nursing officer met with the vice president of information systems to schedule training for the nursing staff on the new information systems that were to be installed
What type of organizational structure does this medical center have?
a. Shared governance structure
b. Line and staff structure
c. Dual management system
d. Organic structure
ANS: C
A dual management approach separates technical and administrative responsibilities. This dual hierarchy gives equal status to managers and technical professionals.
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