An independent group of items, people, or procedures with a common purpose is called a(n):
a. process. c. system.
b. goal. d. organization.
C
Systems are independent groups of people, processes, or items with a common purpose or goal.
Organizations are made up of various systems such as different departments (i.e., radiology,
laboratory, and cardiology) or processes (i.e., QI or risk management departments).
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