1. What is a stakeholder? What are some common groups of stakeholders in healthcare?
2. Why would groups’ or individuals’ interest in and power to influence an organization determine whether they are key stakeholders? What other factors might be considered?
3. Does an organization’s strategic intent always need to specify a mission, a vision, and values separately? Why or why not?
4. How might an organization’s culture reflect its established values?
5. What are the three essential components of a mission?
6. Why do many organizations fail to use their mission and vision effectively?
7. What is the purpose of a vision?