Understanding the Definition of Planning

What is one definition of "planning" as shown in the image?

• Working out or writing down the scheme of a proposed action.

• Making random decisions without a scheme.

• Ignoring the need for organization.

• Completing tasks without any preparation.

According to the image, what is another meaning of "planning"?

• A department dealing with construction in a town or city.

• A group that manages financial investments.

• A team responsible for marketing strategies.

• An organization that handles customer complaints.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a vision according to the learning material?

• It is emotional

• It is strictly logical

• It is always quantitative

• It is only for short-term planning

Which of the following best describes what a mission is concerned with?

• The scope of the business and what distinguishes it from similar businesses

• The daily operations of the business

• The financial statements of the business

• The number of employees in the business

Why is common understanding important in identifying organizational goals?

• Goals may be identified only through common understanding

• Goals are always set by one individual

• Goals do not require any understanding

• Goals are only based on external factors

If you were planning a new service for a rural health agency, which group should you prioritize based on the agency’s goals?

• Older persons with the greatest social and economic needs

• Young adults with stable incomes

• Children in urban schools

• Middle-aged professionals in cities

What does a functional objective do in relation to a general objective?

• It provides a broad overview of the department’s goals.

• It spells out how to meet the objective.

• It describes the patient’s medical history.

• It summarizes the patient’s progress.

A written summary of the evaluation must be noted in the patient’s chart within what time frame following the verbal report?

• Within one day

• Within eight hours

• Within one week

• Within one month

What must happen to policies developed by department or unit managers before they are implemented?

• They must be signed and approved by top-level management

• They must be ignored

• They must be posted on social media

• They must be approved by customers

What is a procedure?

• A guide to action.

• A list of random tasks.

• A type of equipment.

• A financial report.