Discussion 1: "Internal Environmental Analysis"
A. Evaluate the importance of an internal environmental analysis for a healthcare organization. Determine three specific reasons why an internal analysis has become an important activity for healthcare organizations.
B. Imagine that you are the manager of a healthcare clinic. Recommend three tactics to increase the value of the services offered that would boost the company's competitive advantage.
Discussion 2: "Achieving a Competitive Advantage"
A. From the e-Activity, determine two specific resources and two specific competencies that give the organization that you researched a competitive advantage.
B. From the e-Activity, propose two strategies that the selected organization should consider in order to maintain its competitive advantage. Justify your recommendations.
½- 1 page each discussion, double-spaced; 12 point, Times New Roman font; following APA requirements
References should be on a separate reference page, appropriately double-spaced, and organized alphabetically.
This is a required resource, however supplemental resources can be added.
Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J., & Swayne, L. E. (2013). Strategic management of health care organizations (7th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.