St. Theresa Hospital is a regional hospital system operating two major hospitals and approximately 50 physician offices in its region in the western United States. St. Theresa Hospital is a member of the American Hospital Association that spent over $14 million to lobby national and state legislators and senators to pass favorable legislation related to health care issues. In addition, the American Hospital Association provides financial support to governors whose opinions and perspectives align with their mission. As part of the American Hospital Association, St. Theresa Hospital is engaging in a ______ approach to environmental forces.

St. Theresa Hospital is a regional hospital system operating two major hospitals and approximately 50 physician offices in its region in the western United States. St. Theresa Hospital is a member of the American Hospital Association that spent over $14 million to lobby national and state legislators and senators to pass favorable legislation related to health care issues. In addition, the American Hospital Association provides financial support to governors whose opinions and perspectives align with their mission. As part of the American Hospital Association, St. Theresa Hospital is engaging in a ______ approach to environmental forces.


a. proactive

b. reactive

c. competitive

d. laissez faire


Answer: a. proactive


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