Please answer the questions below.

Subject: Management

Reference: The Effective Health Care Supervisor - Charles McConnell

1. What is the significance of the supervisors visibility and availability?

2. How do you believe "empowerment" is differentiated from "delegation" if any?

3. How is competition affecting the delivery of some forms of health care?

4. What was the principal effect of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997?

5. In what manner do managed care plans exert control over some health insurance premium costs for employers and subscribers?

6. Why is it frequently difficult for the supervisor to balance the "two hats" of the supervisory role?

7. Describe the hazards to the supervisor of falling into the "working trap"

8. Why is management often not thought of a legitimate profession in its own right?