A hospital was named in a lawsuit after a client had to undergo a second surgical procedure because an arthroscopy was performed on the wrong knee. The hospital settled out of court with the client for damages
This is an example of which principle of management? 1. Authority
2. Responsibility
3. Coordination
4. Accountability
4. Accountability
Rationale:
Principles of management include authority, accountability, and responsibility. Accountability is the ability and willingness to assume responsibility for one's actions and to accept the consequences of one's behavior. The hospital had a responsibility to the client for quality care and service and was willing to accept the consequences of hospital employee error experienced by the client. Authority is defined as the right to direct the work of others. Coordination is a function of management, not one of the principles.
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