1. Discuss the concept of competitive relevance for an organization's strengths and weaknesses, and relate this concept specifically to health care organizations.
2. How does internal environmental analysis help health care organizations sustain competitive advantage? As a health care leader, what are some of the key aspects that you will assess in conducting your own internal environmental analysis?
3. Read the Perspective 4-3-LEAN Six Sigma on page 140 in your textbook.
Discuss LEAN Six Sigma, and explain why more and more health care organizations are utilizing this approach to improving health care processes and reducing waste.