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Strategic Management - answer-Understanding of the nature and implications of external change, the ability to develop effective strategies that account for change, and the will as well as the ability to actively manage the momentum of the organization. Analytical/Rational Approach - answer-Rely on the development of a logical sequence of steps or processes (linear thinking). Corporate-Level Strategy - answer-Corporate-level strategies address the question, "What business(es) should we b...

Strategic Planning (Healthcare Management)

Performance Management - answer-Process of comparing outcomes of an organization, work unit, or employee against pre-established performance plans&standards Quality Indictators - answer-3 types- Standards in which patient is measured to identify a level of performance for that standard Structure Indicators - answer-Measures the attributes of healthcare setting # of quals the staff has, adequacy of equipment & facilities, organizational policies & procedures Process Indicators - answer-M...

Advantage of the inclusion of physicians on boards - answer-enhance the support of the medical community, improve the market share and quality, and significantly increases an organization's bottom-line performance Core belies will fall under what directional strategy? - answer-Values Critical success factors - answer-Those things that health care organizations must accomplish to achieve high performance Directional strategies include the following - answer-Mission, Vision, Values, st...

Quality - answer-the degreto which an activity produces a product or service that meets the standards set for that activity. Quality improvement (qi) - answer-the philosophy that processes, management, and employees all benefit from efforts to provide better services, products, and ideas focusing on the customer. Statistical modeling - answer-a model that uses information systems data as a base for quality improvement management. Accreditation - answer-voluntary process that involves as...

Managing Strategic Momentum - answer-element of strategic management that involves day-to day activities of managing the strategy to achieve the strategic goals of the organization Yes - answer-Is Leadership buy-in is not necessary for the success of a strategic plan, 17 percent - answer-The estimated health care cost of the United States was over __ percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009. 1960s and 1970s - answer-Major growth in strategic planning in business organizations in ...

Mission - answer-Attempts to capture the organization's distinctive purpose or reason for being. Vision - answer-Creates a mental image of what leaders want the organization to achieve when it is accomplishing its purpose or mission. Values - answer-Are the principles that are held dear by members of the organization. Are the fundamental principles that organizations and people stand for Strategic Goals - answer-Are those overarching end results that the organization pursues to accom...

360 Performance Appraisal - answer-A methodology most often used in conjunction with other more traditional methods such as graphic rating scales and critical incident methods. It measures the manner and capacity of work performance and concentrates on the more subjective areas of work such as teamwork, character, and leadership. Benchmarking - answer-A measurement that takes into account the quality aspect of completing a job task from start to finish. It can be developed internally with an ...

2 types of concentration ratios - answer-4-firm -- measure market share of top 4 firms 8-firm -- measure market share of top 8 firms 2 types of regulations and examples - answer-1. Regulation by state government (drivers license requirements 2. Regulation by federal government (federal taxes) 3. Controls by non-government agencies (the joint commission) 3 examples of hc laws and dates - answer-medicare/medicaid (1965) Chip (1997) Aca (2010) 4 characteristics of a perfect market - a...

Being trapped in a structure fire is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities. - answer-False Acute and Chronic are the two main classifications for illnesses. - answer-True It is not possible to prevent respiratory diseases as a firefighter. - answer-False Prescription drugs will not impair a firefighter's ability to operate equipment safely. - answer-False Member assistance and wellness programs focus on job performance only. - answer-False Supervisors are given access to ...