Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

HSA 403

Answer three of the questions that appear below.  Your total submission should not exceed five (5) pages.  Set your margins at one inch on all sides, one and a half spaces and twelve-point font. Keep in mind that each question has more than one part.  Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

Make certain that you cite sources appropriately.  If you do indeed cite a source, explain it – explain why is helps answer the particular question.

CHOOSE THREE FROM THESE FOUR QUESTIONS!!!!!

1. Explain what resources, competencies, capabilities are, and how they can be used to create value (not the value chain) and competitive advantage.  Be sure to consider capabilities and how do they affect resources and competencies.

1. How does the use of the Five Forces Model help to identify the major forces that impact recruiting and retaining customers is a specific service area
   
   

2. Define, compare and contrast Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking and how they impact and shape Strategy and Strategic Management.

1. Define Mission, Vision and Values and explain how they are the foundation for strategy development and implementation.

Make sure that you cite sources appropriately and include references.  DO NOT USE SOURCES OTHER THAN THE TEXT AND ASSIGNED ARTICLES.

Text: Strategic Management of Health Care Organization 8th Edition Ginter, Duncan, Swayne

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