Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Hospital level function of administration rests with the hospital administrator.
Reason (R): The primary and sole focus of hospital administrator is to acquire more market share and generate profit.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Hospital administrators focus on efficient healthcare management and quality patient care, not solely on profit generation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Hospital administration involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating hospital services to ensure efficient healthcare delivery. The hospital administrator is responsible for:
• Managing hospital operations
• Coordinating departments
• Ensuring quality healthcare services
• Resource and staff management The role is not limited only to profit generation.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion (A).
Hospital-level administrative functions are managed by the hospital administrator.
Hence, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Reason (R).
The hospital administrator's responsibilities include patient care quality, administration, staffing, finance, and service coordination. Profit generation alone is not the sole focus.
Hence, Reason (R) is incorrect.

Step 3: Determine the correct relationship.
Since Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ \text{(A) is correct but (R) is not correct}} \]