A hospital was named in a lawsuit because an arthroscopy was performed on the wrong knee during surgery.The hospital settled out of court with the client for damages.This is an example of which principle of management?

A) Authority
B) Responsibility
C) Coordination
D) Accountability

Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

Lawsuit

A legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically over disputes involving contracts, torts, or claimed violations of rights.

Accountability

Responsibility for one’s own actions and acceptance of the consequences of one’s own behaviour.