QUESTION 1

1. What are the organizational advantages of integrating strategic management and human resources management? What are the steps involved in such an integration?

QUESTION 2

1. Giventhegreatriskstothepublicthatcanresultfromtheworkofanimpairedhealthcareworker,shouldrandomdrugtestingbeusedinallhealthcareorganizations?

QUESTION 3

1. Whoarenonphysicianpractitionerswhoprovideprimarycare?Whatistheirroleinthedeliveryofhealthservices?

QUESTION 4

1. In what sense are all healthcare executives human resources managers? How can executives best prepare to perform well in this HR function?

QUESTION 5

1. Under what circumstances would you use a progressive discipline process? When would you choose not to use such a procedure?

QUESTION 6

1. Describe the major types of healthcare professionals ( excluding physicians and dentists) and their roles, training, licensure requirements, and practice settings.