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-page paper, complete the following:
- Part 1
- Explain in detail the use of SWOT and Gap analysis.
- Conduct additional research; identify and explain at least 2 additional strategic tools that can be used in health care strategic planning.
- Part 2
- Choose a health care organization that you are familiar with and complete a SWOT analysis answering the following questions:
- Identify the organization.
- Strengths:
- Strengths:
- What does the organization do well?
- Is the organization strong in its market? (Do research and support with evidence.)
- Does the organization have a strong mission and vision supported by its culture?
- Weaknesses:
- What does the organization do poorly?
- What problems could be avoided?
- What potential difficulties does the organization might face?
- Opportunities:
- What industry trends can the organization adopt? (Do research, support with evidence, provide sources.)
- Are there any new technologies the organization could employ?
- Threats:
- Who are the organization’s competitors? (Use specific examples from your organization’s marketplace.)
- What are the competitors doing well?
- What obstacles might the organization face?
Note: Answers to the questions should not be simply yes or no. Detailed answers are required.
In your scholarly paper, you should include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
SLP Assignment Expectations
- Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your analysis.
- Limit your response to a maximum of 4 pages, not including the title or reference pages.
- Support your proposal with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals:
Angelo State University Library. (n.d.). Library guides: How to recognize peer-reviewed (refereed) journals. Retrieved from https://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php - You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment:
Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General APA guidelines. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
