Which of the following factors make it very difficult to be an effective leader in health care?
A. Technology, hospital mergers and acqui-sitions, and high acuity of patients
B. Health-care reform, politics, surplus re-sources, and high acuity of patients
C. Chaos, uncertainty, unpredictability, and constant change
D. Too many workers, not enough work, un-prepared employees, and technology
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because technology would make it easier to lead.
B Incorrect because there is not a surplus of resources.
C Correct because these chaotic, unpredict-able, uncertain, and constantly changing times are difficult to lead in especially in health care.
D Incorrect because there are not enough workers, there is too much work, and technology is a positive feature.
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