The management process consists of six functions: planning, staffing, organizing, directing, controlling, and decision making. What might be seen in the decision-making process?
a. Organizing a meeting to address the problem
b. Establishing an alternate site within the hospital for these patients
c. Assigning experienced staff to implement care of these patients
d. Establishing the new area as a step-down unit
D
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A This is a different step in the management process.
B This is a different step in the management process.
C This is a different step in the management process.
D Decision making is a result of the other steps.
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