Mbhs Sports Medicine 1, Unit 1, Quiz 3

ATCs at the high school level often face the challenge of insufficient funding. This lack of financial support can hinder their ability to provide necessary resources and equipment for athletes, as well as limit their ability to attend professional development opportunities or hire additional staff. Without adequate funding, ATCs may struggle to effectively prevent and manage injuries, compromising the health and safety of student-athletes. Therefore, financial constraints are a significant problem for ATCs in high schools.

A budget plan is a plan that outlines the allocation of resources and expenditures. It is a financial plan that helps in managing and controlling expenses. This plan helps organizations or individuals to set financial goals, prioritize spending, and ensure that resources are used efficiently. It involves estimating income, planning expenses, and monitoring financial activities to achieve financial stability and meet financial objectives.

Good inventory management involves all of the following except saving expired medications. This is because saving expired medications is not a recommended practice in inventory management. Expired medications can be ineffective or even harmful if used, so it is important to properly dispose of them and ensure that only non-expired medications are stored in the inventory. Therefore, saving expired medications goes against the principles of good inventory management.

A spending reduction budget would be used when a school district needs to reduce spending levels. This type of budget focuses on identifying areas where expenses can be cut or reduced in order to achieve cost savings. It involves analyzing the current budget and identifying areas of overspending or inefficiency, and then implementing strategies to reduce costs in those areas. By implementing a spending reduction budget, the school district can effectively manage its finances and allocate resources more efficiently, while still meeting its educational objectives.

Public schools require their ATCs (Athletic Trainers/Coaches) to request a purchase order before ordering supplies. A purchase order is a document issued by the school to a vendor, indicating the items, quantities, and prices agreed upon for the purchase. It serves as a formal request for the vendor to supply the specified items and allows the school to track and control their purchasing activities. By requiring ATCs to request a purchase order, the school ensures that purchases are authorized and budgeted for, helping to maintain financial accountability and prevent unauthorized spending.

The term "spending basement budget" is not commonly used as a budget model by ATCs. The other three options - spending ceiling budget, spending reduction budget, and zero-based budget - are commonly used budget models in the context of ATCs.

The state they work in is not likely to affect how much money an ATC has to operate their sports medicine program. The level of competition, the type of school they work for, and the size of the school they work for are more likely to have an impact on the funding available for the program. The state in which they work may have regulations or guidelines that could affect the program, but it is not directly related to the financial resources available to the ATC.

ATCs, or Air Traffic Controllers, typically do their budget planning at the end of the school year. This is because the end of the school year coincides with the end of the fiscal year for many organizations, including ATCs. By doing their budget planning at this time, ATCs can assess their financial situation, review their expenses and revenue, and make necessary adjustments for the upcoming year. Additionally, the end of the school year is often a time when ATCs have a better understanding of their staffing needs and operational requirements, allowing them to make more accurate budget projections.

ATCs use direct buy and competitive bid as primary methods for purchasing supplies. Coupon buy is not a primary method used by ATCs for purchasing supplies.

The advantage of using the Direct Buy Method is excellent customer service. This means that customers can expect to receive exceptional assistance and support throughout their purchasing process. This can include prompt responses to inquiries, personalized recommendations, and efficient problem-solving. Excellent customer service can enhance the overall shopping experience and build customer loyalty.