HCA 421 Week 2 - Quiz
Due May 4 at 11:59pm
Points 20
Questions 20
Time Limit 180 Minutes
Allowed Attempts 3
Instructions
Strategic Thinking and External Analysis
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6]
Prior to taking this quiz,
Review Chapters 3 and 4 in the course textbook, Strategic Management for Healthcare
Organizations.
Review the What is Strategic Thinking in Healthcare?
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNeTQ9tWnPA&t=7s) video to gain deeper insights into
strategic approaches within the healthcare sector.
The quiz contains 20 multiple choice questions and is worth 5% of your course grade. You
will have 180 minutes to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have
three attempts to take this quiz. The highest score will be shown in the gradebook.
Take the Quiz Again
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
KEPT Attempt 2 35 minutes 20 out of 20
, LATEST Attempt 2 35 minutes 20 out of 20
Attempt 1 54 minutes 19 out of 20
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20
Submitted May 3 at 9:44am
This attempt took 35 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Which of the following scenarios best reflects conglomerate diversification?
Health Care Plus is building a base of loyal customers.
Health Care Plus is improving the scope of its internal marketing.
Health Care Plus is expanding rapidly to meet customer demand.
Health Care Plus is devising a brand-new service for a new market.
The answer can be found in Chapter 3, Section 3.2: Finding Better Strategies in your textbook,
Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations.
Question 2
pts
As part of an industrial analysis, Reynaldo is looking at the dominant economic characteristics
for his Greystone Pharmacy Group. Specifically, he is researching what types of service
models prevail in pharmacies. What characteristic is Reynaldo specifically looking at?
economies of scale
scope of competitive rivalry
product characteristics
rates of innovation
The answer can be found in Chapter 4, Section 4.1: Industry Analysis in your textbook,
Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations.
Due May 4 at 11:59pm
Points 20
Questions 20
Time Limit 180 Minutes
Allowed Attempts 3
Instructions
Strategic Thinking and External Analysis
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6]
Prior to taking this quiz,
Review Chapters 3 and 4 in the course textbook, Strategic Management for Healthcare
Organizations.
Review the What is Strategic Thinking in Healthcare?
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNeTQ9tWnPA&t=7s) video to gain deeper insights into
strategic approaches within the healthcare sector.
The quiz contains 20 multiple choice questions and is worth 5% of your course grade. You
will have 180 minutes to complete the quiz, and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have
three attempts to take this quiz. The highest score will be shown in the gradebook.
Take the Quiz Again
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
KEPT Attempt 2 35 minutes 20 out of 20
, LATEST Attempt 2 35 minutes 20 out of 20
Attempt 1 54 minutes 19 out of 20
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20
Submitted May 3 at 9:44am
This attempt took 35 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Which of the following scenarios best reflects conglomerate diversification?
Health Care Plus is building a base of loyal customers.
Health Care Plus is improving the scope of its internal marketing.
Health Care Plus is expanding rapidly to meet customer demand.
Health Care Plus is devising a brand-new service for a new market.
The answer can be found in Chapter 3, Section 3.2: Finding Better Strategies in your textbook,
Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations.
Question 2
pts
As part of an industrial analysis, Reynaldo is looking at the dominant economic characteristics
for his Greystone Pharmacy Group. Specifically, he is researching what types of service
models prevail in pharmacies. What characteristic is Reynaldo specifically looking at?
economies of scale
scope of competitive rivalry
product characteristics
rates of innovation
The answer can be found in Chapter 4, Section 4.1: Industry Analysis in your textbook,
Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations.
