Question 1

Which trend is not contributing to the current revolutionary transformation of the healthcare industry?&#10;A) Demand for healthcare increasing&#10;B) Baby Boomer cohort aging&#10;C) Health plans shifting from government payers to employee sponsorship&#10;D) The need for clinical and administrative teams

Accepted Answer

The trend of health plans shifting from government payers to employee sponsorship is not a current trend contributing to the transformation of the healthcare industry. In fact, there is a trend towards more government involvement in healthcare, such as through public health insurance options.

Question 2

Collaboration does the following:&#10;A) Decreases synergy&#10;B) Decreases cost-effectiveness&#10;C) Conflicts with team development&#10;D) Increases quality of care

Accepted Answer

Collaboration typically increases the quality of care by bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, leading to more comprehensive and effective solutions.

Question 3

Healthcare entities may develop several teams, perhaps even hundreds of teams.

Accepted Answer

Healthcare entities often develop multiple teams to address various aspects of patient care, administration, and specialized medical services, which can lead to the formation of numerous teams within the organization.

Question 4

Teams routinely form of their own volition.

Accepted Answer

Teams typically form through organizational planning and management decisions rather than spontaneously or voluntarily.

Question 5

The purpose and function of a team is delineated in their:&#10;A) Committee&#10;B) Meeting&#10;C) Agenda&#10;D) Charter

Accepted Answer

A team charter outlines the purpose, objectives, and function of a team, serving as a guiding document for its operations.

Question 6

A team charter should not include:&#10;A) Time of meetings&#10;B) Team name&#10;C) Team purpose&#10;D) Goals and objectives

Accepted Answer

The answer of A team charter should not include:&#10;A) Time...

Question 7

Team members may have to defer their personal goals to focus on the larger mission of the group.

Accepted Answer

In a team setting, individual goals may need to be adjusted or postponed to align with and prioritize the collective objectives and success of the group.

Question 8

Membership on a team should not be influenced by a person's:&#10;A) Position in the organization&#10;B) Education&#10;C) Age&#10;D) Diligence

Accepted Answer

Age should not be a factor in determining team membership, as it does not necessarily correlate with a person's ability to contribute effectively to a team.

Question 9

The team deliverables (outcomes of the team's work) should be:&#10;A) Subjective&#10;B) Nontransparent&#10;C) Vague&#10;D) Measurable

Accepted Answer

Team deliverables should be measurable to ensure that the outcomes can be evaluated objectively and progress can be tracked effectively.

Question 10

It is important that the team leader does not define the scope of the team's efforts and allows the team membership to do so.

Accepted Answer

The team leader should define the scope to ensure clarity, direction, and alignment with organizational goals, while allowing team input for engagement and ownership.

Question 11

Which types of teams are especially prevalent and helpful in healthcare organizations that have employees working in non-overlapping shifts?&#10;A) Virtual team&#10;B) Cross-functional team&#10;C) Self-managed team&#10;D) Problem-solving team

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which types of teams are especially prevalent...

Question 12

During which phase may a team not produce discernible results but will be actively learning?&#10;A) Forming&#10;B) Storming&#10;C) Norming&#10;D) Performing

Accepted Answer

The answer of During which phase may a team not...

Question 13

Teams can be considered &#34;living beings.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams can be considered &#34;living beings.&#34;...

Question 14

Research has demonstrated that teams were significantly more satisfied with their meetings if they had:&#10;A) More meetings&#10;B) Longer meetings&#10;C) More functional interaction&#10;D) An agenda

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has demonstrated that teams were significantly...

Question 15

Which of the following could be a cause of a team's progress being stalled?&#10;A) Consensus&#10;B) Group think&#10;C) Open communication&#10;D) Storming

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following could be a...

Deck 7: Building a Successful Leadership Team