Resources: The five step planning process covered in this course and the SampleBusiness Proposal at the Center for Writing Excellence
Consider the following scenario:
As the manager of a busy call center for a health care organization, you note that the volume of calls has doubled over the past year. Although you do not have the budget to hire additional staff, you do have an additional $20,000 to spend on your department to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word proposal using the five step planning process that describes how your team might improve efficiency and customer service in your department by focusing on teamwork. Address the following in your team's proposal:
Why teams are essential to health care
How teams are used in other industries, such as aviation, auto racing, and the military
How lessons from other industries might be applied to the health care industry
Which organizational processes support problem solving
Format your proposal according to APA guidelines.