4th SEM – MH – Spring 2016
DRIVE- Spring 2016
PROGRAM- MBA (Sem 4), MBADS (Sem 4 / Sem 6), PGDHSMN (Sem 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MH0056 – Public Relations & Marketing for Healthcare Organizations
BOOK ID- B1320
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks
Q1. Explain the concept of service and marketing. Discuss the steps involved in healthcare marketing process.
(Explanation of concept of service, Explanation of concept of marketing Explanation of all the steps involved in healthcare marketing process) 2,2,6
Answer.
Concept ofservice
The widespread interest to manage and market services effectively has opened doors for stressing on service characteristics. The service characteristics include inseparability of production from intangible behavior of services.
The service characteristics are referred as:
- Services are people-based rather
Q2. Discuss the various steps involved in marketing research.
(Explanation of all the steps involved in marketing research) 10
Answer.
The various stages or steps in the marketing research process are discussed below:
- Identification and Defining the Problem:
The market research process begins with the identification “of a problem faced by the company. The clear-cut statement of problem may
Q.3: Describe the types of public relations research.
Explanation of primary research
Explanation of secondary research
ANS:
Explanation of primary research:
Primary research
Primary research involves carrying out a complete original study. The two primary research techniques are as follows:
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
Qualitative
Q.4: Discuss the current scenario of medical tourism in India.
Explanation of medical tourism
Explanation of present situation of medical tourism
Advantages of medical tourism
ANS:
Explanation of medical tourism:
The medical tourism provider collects information about the treatment, estimated cost, duration of stay along with the list of hospitals and tourist destinations from the doctors and consultants and sends it across to the patient who is seeking
Q.5: Discuss the future of healthcare marketing.
Brief outline of healthcare marketing
Explanation of future of healthcare marketing
ANS:
Brief outline of healthcare marketing:
Healthcare marketing management is the process of understanding the needs and wants of the target market. Consumer protection and satisfaction are the core concepts of marketing. Healthcare marketing deals with the marketing of healthcare
Q.6:Discuss the standard metrics to evaluate public relations in healthcare.
Key factors of PR measurement and evaluation
Explanation of various PR evaluation components
ANS:
Key factors of PR measurement and evaluation;
The key factors to be considered while focusing on the PR measurement and evaluation are:
- To establish flawless programmed objectives and desired outcomes to measure results. For this, the PR goals must be linked directly with the overall goals of business programmed.
- To
DRIVE- SPRING 2016
PROGRAM- MBA (SEM 4), MBADS (SEM 4 / SEM 6), PGDHSMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MH0057 – Management of Healthcare Human Resources
BOOK ID- B1321
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks
Q1. Explain the strategic role of HRM in healthcare. 10
Answer: Strategic role of HRM in healthcare:The strategic role of HRM is related to the organisational use of employeesto gain a competitive advantage against competitors. The process of strategic HRM involves aligning initiatives regarding how people aremanaged with organisational mission and objectives. In healthcareorganisations, highly trained and dedicated employees are often thecompetitive key for the organisations as they contribute in building the
Q2. Explain the evolution and broad perspectives of HRM in healthcare in India. 6, 4
Answer: Evolution of HRM in India: HRM in India has come a long way and it is deeply rooted in almost all theorganisations. The evolution of HRM in India can be traced along thefollowing broad phases.
- Revolution of the industries.
- Unionism in trade.
- Social responsibility era.
- Scientific management era.
- Human relations
Q3. Discuss management development in healthcare organisations. 10
Answer:
Management development is the process to enhance the skills and capacity of managers and professionals for individual and organisational benefits. Management development considers the role of managers and the ways in which they can expand their responsibilities to take on larger roles.
Q.4: Define performance appraisal. Explain the components of performance appraisal.
Definition of performance appraisal
Listing the components of performance appraisal
Explanation of the components of performance appraisal
ANS:
Definition of performance appraisal:
Performance appraisal is the process of obtaining, analysing and recording information about the relative worth of an employee.
Q.5: Describe HR audit process.
Mentioning the phases of HR audit process
Explanation of various phases
Mentioning the components of HR audit process
Explanation of the components
ANS:
Mentioning the phases of HR audit process:
The HR audit process consists of three different phases. Each phase is aimed at building upon the previous phase. This is to ensure that the organisation will have a good overview of the developments in the HR functions.
The three phases consist of ten steps as mentioned below:
- Initial
Q.6: Discuss the importance of team work in healthcare services.
Essentials of team work
Strategies for effective team building and trust
McGrehor’s approach to team building
ANS:
Essentials of team work:
There are certain essentials of team work which are advisable, it is given below:
- A leader for the team
DRIVE- SPRING 2016
PROGRAM- MBA (Sem 4), MBADS (Sem 4 / Sem 6), PGDHSMN (Sem 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MH0058 – Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration
BOOK ID- B1322
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks
Q1. Define medical ethics. List the principles of medical ethics and outline theimportant guidelines and documents in medical ethics. (Definition, Listing the principles, Important guidelines and documents in medical ethics) 1, 2, 7
Answer: Medical ethics:Medical ethics is defined, as a civil code of behaviour considered correct bymembers of the profession for the good of both the patient and profession.This trust goes beyond written words and leads the public at large to expectof the doctor to have not only a high standard of medical ability and skill butThe doctor – patient relationship is considered to be fiduciary in nature i.e. itis based on mutual trust and
Q2. Discuss accountability in healthcare. Add a note on vicarious liability. 6, 4
Answer: Accountability to patients:A medical practitioner owes the patient he is treating a duty of care and ishence, accountable to the patient firstly. Therefore in cases of medicalnegligence, the patient has to establish that there was sufficient proximitybetween him and the doctor. This duty of care is established once a doctorstarts to administer treatment to the patient, irrespective of remuneration.This duty of care is also owed to the patient by the hospital or treatinginstitution, thereby making the hospital accountable to the patient by what istermed as
Q3. Discuss the important aspects of Consumer Protection Act. 10
Answer: Important aspects of Consumer Protection Act:
- The right to safety:This is the right to be protected against products, production processes andservices, which are hazardous to health or life. The right to safety has beenbroadened to include the concern for consumers’
Q.4: Define abortion. Explain medical termination of pregnancy act in detail.
Definition of abortion
Explanation of MTP act
ANS:
Definition of abortion:
Abortion is the termination of pregnancy by any method (spontaneous or induced) before the foetus is sufficiently developed to survive independently. Abortion may be classified into various categories depending upon
Q.5: Explain the regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
Explanation of the important regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
ANS:
Explanation of the important regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
National Blood Policy: Government of India published in the year 2002 the National Blood Policy. The objective of
Q6. Define and classify euthanasia. Add a note on living wills. 1, 2, 7
Answer: Definition:Euthanasia is traced back to the Greek word, “euthanatos” which means“good death”.It can be defined as an “intentional killing by an act/ omission of personwhose life is felt not to be worth living.”The above definition has potential for numerous loopholes especiallyconcerning the specific definition of the term “person” which can include anyand everybody and is not solely restricted to patients.The term “euthanasia” encompasses a gamut of acts ranging from lethalinjection to withholding
DRIVE – SPRING 2016
PROGRAM- MBA (Sem 4), MBADS (Sem 4 / Sem 6), PGDHSMN (Sem 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MH0059 – Quality Management in Healthcare Services
BOOK ID- B1323
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks
Q1. Discuss the dimensions of quality management in healthcare. 10
Answer: Dimensions of Quality Management in Healthcare:Healthcare quality has several dimensions like reporting, documentation,quantity of or access to care, patient satisfaction, reputation, clinicalprocesses, utilisation, review and medical necessity determinations. Byobserving the quality of care laws and metrics, and how they relate to these eight dimensions of quality, healthcare professionals can plan to achieveand retain a high-
Q2. Explain the tools used for quality improvement in healthcare services. 10
Answer: Tools for quality improvement:The preparatory phases of quality improvement involve several steps usinga number of different tools. Eight quality tools are available to helporganisations to better identify and improve their processes. The essentialtools for the discovery process are:
- Check Sheet
Q3. Describe the various phases in implementation of Six Sigma. 10
Answer: The Six Sigma Concept: Quality control engineers have used a number of statistical tools to analyseprocesses. Six Sigma is a name derived from concepts associated with astandard bell-shaped curve. Almost anything varies, if you measure withenough precision.Statisticians describe patterns of variations with a bell-shaped or Gaussiancurve. If the items being measured vary in a continuous manner, one findsthat variation
Q.4: Explain the steps followed in implementation of QMS in healthcare organization.
Explanation of steps followed in implementation of QMS in healthcare organization
ANS:
Explanation of steps followed in implementation of QMS in healthcare organization:
A Quality Management System (QMS) can be expressed as an organisational structure: procedures, processes and resources
Q.5: Define total quality management. Discuss the importance of TQM in healthcare.
Definition of total quality management
Explanation of importance of TQM in healthcare
ANS:
Definition of total quality management:
TQM is a management philosophy that focuses on customer satisfaction and organisation objectives for long-term success of a
Q.6: Explain team processes in healthcare.
Definition of team processes in healthcare
Explanation of various factors of team process
Explanation of team process techniques
ANS:
Definition of team processes in healthcare:
Team processes in healthcare refer to the aspects of a team dealing with leadership, communication, decision making, and member and team learning. Each of these factors has an important effect on the effective working of
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