Discussion Post: Internal Strengths and Weaknesses- Healthcare Planning and Evaluation
A strength can be thought of as any internal attribute of the organization that is helpful in achieving corporate objectives, a weakness can be thought of as any internal attribute of the organization that is a hindrance in achieving corporate objectives. Review Exhibit 17.2 in your book choose two strengths and weaknesses and explain how an executive leader would use them in strategic planning.
Strategic Analysis for Healthcare
EXHIBIT 17.2
Strength and Weakness Analysis Example
Strengths
• Local market dominance
• Caring staff
• Excellent administration
• Good location
• Outstanding facilities
• Strong community support
• Excellent board of trustees
• Expanding to meet growth
• Center of regional healthcare
• Technology
Weaknesses
• Weak process to manage low-income population
• Inability to manage population without health coverage
• No process to address transient market
• Difficulty recruiting providers
• Reputation of the facility
• Not addressing changes in reimbursement
• Staff turnover
• Nursing shortage
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.