A public health agency is transitioning from a traditional management model for quality assurance to a total quality management (TQM) approach. What change will occur within the agency?
a. Increased administrative authority
b. Increased participation by all staff
c. Additional focus on quality assurance
d. Specialized accountability for services provided
ANS: B
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