In this module we look at planning as a managerial function. The success of any endeavor often hinges on the first function, planning. If mistakes are made at this stage, the effects will be carried through all the others stages. The end result will be a total failure of the intended project, change, or process. Read the following article:
Helfert, M. (2009). Challenges of business processes management in healthcare. Business Process Management Journal, 15(6), 937-952. (found in Proquest).
Assignment Expectations
After reading the article, please respond to the following questions.
1) Provide a brief summary of the article.
2) Describe the planning function of management.
3) Discuss the planning aspects of this scenario. (Be sure to cite examples from the article.)
4) Identify what was done correctly and where changes could have been made.
5) Discuss the outcome of the implementation and what part planning had in its success or failure.
The page length for this assignment should be between 3-5 pages (not counting your title page and references). Please utilize at least 3 references. Be sure to properly cite all references both within the text (at the end of paraphrased paragraphs) and at the end of your paper.