Choose the typical reporting matrix for the fastest growing type of hospital in the United States
1. Middle managers report to the administration who reports to the Governing Board.
2. Middle managers report to the Governing Board who reports to the chief operating officer.
3. The administration reports to the Governing Board who reports to the shareholders.
4. The administration reports to the shareholders who report to the Governing Board.
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Explanation: 1. This is the typical reporting matrix for a not-for-profit hospital. This is not the fastest growing type of hospital in the United States.
2. This reporting matrix is not correct for either for-profit or not-for-profit hospitals.
3. For-profit hospitals are the largest growing type in the United States. In this system, the administration reports to the Governing Board who is responsible to the shareholders.
4. In for-profit hospitals, the final authority is the shareholders.
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