Different information needs Consider the operation of a hospital. Identify the management accounting information needs for the following:

(a) The managers of (1) a patient unit, where patients stay while being treated for illness or while recuperating from an operation, and (2) the radiology depart¬ ment, where patients obtain X rays and receive radiological treatment

(b) The manager of the nursing service, who hires and assigns nurses to all patient units and to specialty services such as the operating room, emergency room, recovery room, and radiology room

(c) The chief executive officer of the hospital Be sure to address the content, frequency, and timeliness of information needed by these different managers. 7 1, 3

(LO 4, 5)