A continuous quality improvement team has considered all aspects of a decision to purchase two new computed tomography scanners to meet the needs of the community. The team decides to go with the less expensive, larger machines with few additional capabilities because of current budget restraints, even though it will mean purchasing newer smaller models with more capabilities in the future when moving to a new hospital in 3 years. This decision is known as a(n) _____ decision.

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The decision to go with the less expensive, larger machines with few additional capabilities because of current budget restraints, even though it will mean purchasing newer smaller models with more capabilities in the future when moving to a new hospital in 3 years is an example of a satisficing decision. Satisficing is the process of making a decision that is satisfactory or acceptable, even though it may not be the best or optimal decision. This decision meets the minimum criteria of being cost-effective while still meeting the needs of the community, despite the fact that a better option may be available in the future.

A Continuous Quality Improvement Team Has Considered All Aspects of a Decision