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RRR is a state-funded hospital serving a major city. It is under political pressure to reduce the waiting times of patientsrequiringsurgical operationswho need to stayat the hospital for several nights. The doctors blame a lack of bed spaces and are calling for more investment in extra beds.
You have been conducting some research into the problem and have discovered the following problems affecting the utilisation of the existing beds at RRR:
* manypatientsstayextranightsduetolackofcommunicationwiththehealthprofessionalsneededto monitorthepatients athome
* bedsareleftemptyeachdaywhenpatientsmisstheiradmissiondatebuttherearenoprocessestoinform other patients to offer them thespace
* patientsareadmittedondayswhentherearenospacesavailableonthespecialequipmentneededtotreattheirparticularcondition
WhichTHREE linkages between Primary Activities in the Value Chain of RRR need to beimproved to provide extra bed spaces at RRR?
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Huey
11 months ago
Not sure if more beds are the answer if patients are missing admissions.
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Maurine
11 months ago
Totally agree, they should fill those empty beds better!
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In
11 months ago
Wait, are they really admitting patients without available equipment?
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Eden
12 months ago
I think improving inbound logistics is key here.
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Jeanice
12 months ago
Sounds like they need better communication with patients!
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Susana
1 year ago
I feel like the connection between inbound logistics and technology development is important too, especially for managing bed availability and patient info.
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Yolande
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where communication was key. Maybe improving the link between inbound logistics and service could help with patient flow?
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Denny
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about outbound logistics being related to patient discharge processes. Could that be relevant here?
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Janey
1 year ago
I think the link between inbound logistics and operations might be crucial since it involves how patients are admitted and managed.
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Kristine
1 year ago
This seems straightforward. Based on the information provided, I'd say the linkages between inbound logistics, operations, and service are the ones that need the most improvement.
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Bev
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by all the details in the question. I'll need to reread it carefully and make sure I understand the key problems before deciding on the best linkages to focus on.
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Lorean
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a few ideas. I think improving the linkages between inbound logistics, operations, and outbound logistics could help address the issues with patient admissions and discharges.
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Leota
1 year ago
Hmm, the question is focused on primary activities, so I'll need to think about how the different parts of the value chain are connected and where the bottlenecks are.
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Juliana
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the value chain and identify the key linkages that could be improved to increase bed utilization.
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Raymon
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward EDFA problem. I think I can work through this step-by-step and get the right answer.
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Bo
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording seems specific, so I'll need to read the choices carefully to find the right legal term.
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Shakira
1 year ago
This is an interesting scenario. I'm leaning towards B, collaborative, since the team is getting the work done efficiently even with limited vocal interaction. But I'll double-check the other options too.
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Frederica
1 year ago
I bet the doctors are really 'bed-side' with the hospital administration about this issue. They're probably losing a lot of sleep over it!
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Sarina
1 year ago
I'm just hoping they don't try to solve this problem by making the beds smaller. That would be a real pain in the back!
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
D) Between inbound logistics and outbound logistics sounds like it could be a good answer too. If the hospital had better processes to inform other patients when a bed becomes available, they could fill those empty beds more efficiently.
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Sanda
1 year ago
It's clear that better coordination and communication within the hospital could lead to a more efficient use of bed spaces and ultimately reduce the waiting times for patients.
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Olga
1 year ago
I think focusing on improving the communication between different departments could really help in reducing the waiting times for patients needing surgical operations.
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Simona
1 year ago
That's true, better communication processes could really make a difference in utilizing the existing bed spaces more effectively.
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Tonja
1 year ago
I agree, improving the linkages between inbound logistics and outbound logistics could definitely help fill those empty beds faster.
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Vesta
1 year ago
I think B) Between inbound logistics and marketing and sales is also relevant. If the hospital could better communicate with patients about their admission dates, it could reduce the number of missed appointments and improve bed utilization.
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Leontine
1 year ago
The correct answer is C) Between inbound logistics and operations. The issue seems to be with the management of patient admissions and the coordination between different departments, which is a key part of the operations function in the value chain.
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Lavonne
1 year ago
Definitely, it seems like a crucial area that needs attention to make better use of the existing bed spaces.
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Franklyn
1 year ago
That makes sense, better coordination could help with managing patient admissions more efficiently.
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Selma
1 year ago
Definitely, it seems like a crucial area that needs attention to make better use of the existing bed spaces.
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Dottie
1 year ago
That makes sense, better coordination could help with managing patient admissions more efficiently.
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Rory
1 year ago
I think we need to improve the linkages between inbound logistics and operations.
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Eulah
1 year ago
I think we need to improve the linkages between inbound logistics and operations.
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Carman
2 years ago
I also believe that improving the linkages between inbound logistics and technology development can help address the issue of empty beds due to missed admission dates.
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Gladys
2 years ago
I agree with Jolene. Better coordination between inbound logistics and operations can help optimize bed utilization.
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Jolene
2 years ago
I think the linkages between inbound logistics and operations need to be improved.