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Homework: Foundations of Strategic Planning
Strategic planning can be done with the use of a variety of planning tools. The tools that you use in the planning process will depend on what is being planned and the end product desired.
Chapter 4 in Essentials of Strategic Planning in Healthcare (2nd ed.) identifies two tools in the strategic planning process-SWOT analysis and Gap analysis.
In a 3 to 4 pages paper, complete the following:
I. Part I
1. Explain in detail the use of SWOT and Gap analysis.
2. Conduct additional research; identify and explain at least 2 additional strategic tools that can be used in health care strategic planning.
II. Part II
1. Choose a health care organization that you are familiar with and complete a SWOT analysis answering the following questions:
A. Identify the organization.
B. Strengths:
a. What does the organization do well?
b. Is the organization strong in its market? (Do research and support with evidence.)
c. Does the organization have a strong mission and vision supported by its culture?
C. Weaknesses:
a. What does the organization do poorly?
b. What problems could be avoided?
c. What potential difficulties does the organization might face?
D. Opportunities:
a. What industry trends can the organization adopt? (Do research, support with evidence, provide sources.)
b. Are there any new technologies the organization could employ?
E. Threats:
a. Who are the organization's competitors? (Use specific examples from your organization's marketplace.)
b. What are the competitors doing well?
c. What obstacles might the organization face?