The purpose of an organization's philosophy is to:
a. influence the goals and objectives of an organization.
b. display how the parts of an organization are connected.
c. be an instrument that gives voice to the organization's mission.
d. serve as the institutional framework that shapes the direction of knowledge and skill acquisition.
D
Hospitals are organized and their work is structured around a guiding philosophy. The philosophy serves as the institutional framework that shapes the direction of knowledge and skill acquisition. It is the pivotal factor in the long-term development of the institution.
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