,1. Which of the following is a primary advantage of
employing a Performance Management System (PMS) in
healthcare organizations?
a. Reduces healthcare costs
b. Improves patient care outcomes
c. Encourages partisan politics
d. Limits employee growth
Answer: b. Improves patient care outcomes\
Rationale: A robust PMS focuses on improving
employee performance, which ultimately enhances patient
care outcomes in healthcare settings.
2. Which HR strategy is most effective in reducing nursing
burnout in hospitals?
a. Increasing employee working hours
b. Providing adequate staff training and support
c. Reducing vacation days
d. Implementing a strict disciplinary policy
Answer: b. Providing adequate staff training and
support\
Rationale: Proper training and strong support systems
help in reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction, thus
mitigating burnout.
Answer: c. To ensure the right number of staff with
appropriate skills\
Rationale: Workforce planning ensures that the
organization has an optimal number of qualified employees
to meet its healthcare objectives.
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4. The process of evaluating an employee’s job
performance and discussing the results with them is known
as ________.
Answer: Performance Appraisal\
Rationale: Performance appraisal is a systematic
evaluation of an employee's performance, involving
feedback and development suggestions.
5. In the context of healthcare HRM, SWOT analysis
stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
________.
Answer: Threats\
Rationale: SWOT analysis evaluates both internal and
external factors affecting an organization.
### True/False
6. High employee turnover rates in healthcare
organizations have no impact on patient care quality.
True/False
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