Accounting practices and principles are at the heart of a manager's role. To understand the needs of operating a department, it is necessary to understand the importance of accounting in identifying operational needs.
Review the University of Phoenix Material: Annualizing Staff worksheet.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, identifying the role of the health care manager, comparing productive and nonproductive time. Consider the following:
- How are costs tied to staffing?
- What is the difference between the annualized method and the scheduled-position method?
- Why annualize staffing?
- What is the benefit of recording productive and nonproductive time, if at all?
Cite at least two sources other than your text.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.