Instruction
Analyze your healthcare organization's current environment using tools included in the strategic management planning process. The purpose of this analysis is to scan both the internal and external environments so that you can identify current challenges and opportunities in preparation for the future.
Note: You may use any contemporary environmental analysis tool to conduct your analysis (for example, PESTL Analysis, Michael Porter's 5 Forces Model, Levels of Competition model, et cetera).
In order to complete the analysis, you will need to examine both the internal and external environments. Your analysis must include the following:
Identification of key structural features of the industry that determine the forces governing competition.
A discussion of the goals and strategies of the respective competitive forces.
Examine the organization's directional strategy, including its vision, mission, and values
Determine the organization's positioning approach at this point in time.
Summarize your insights and findings related to the current challenges and opportunities faced by your selected organization at the time of your analysis.
Include references to peer-reviewed sources that support your analysis. Examples of these sources could be accrediting body standards, industry standards, government agency reports (for example, National Academy of Medicine, et cetera) as well as organizational information.
Cite your sources using current APA guidelines.
Additional Requirements
Length: 3–5 double-spaced, typed pages. The goal is to focus on the application of the concepts and new insight. Keep it brief and substantive.
Note: Feel free to construct images/diagrams to summarize information where appropriate (for example, TOWS matrix…).
APA formatting: Resources and citations must be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Number of Resources: Use a minimum of 6 authoritative sources to support your analysis.