Week 7 Discussion and Assignment

Part 1

Value Chain

Discuss what the value chain entails.

Be sure to cite your references

150 words

Part 2

Cost of the Value Chain

Write a 2 page paper addressing the following elements in your paper:

• Discuss how the cost of the value chain in a healthcare organization is determined.
• Discuss the importance of understanding the “walking map” as it relates to the value chain and strategy.

Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia). The other references must be from the Grantham University online library. Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th ed. 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.