An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating infusion pumps for the ope

QUESTION

An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating infusion pumps for the operating room. The manager should:

a. Select the least expensive brand.
b. Use a decision-making tool to evaluate brands.
c. Ask the nursing staff which brand they prefer.
d. Select the vendor the institution usually buys from.

ANSWER:

ANS: B
Decision-making tools such as decision grids and SWOT analyses are most appropriate when information is available and options are known.