Paper Assignment
The balanced scorecard (BSC), which was first introduced by Kaplan and Norton in 1992 has been gradually adopted by health care organizations (HCOs) as a tool to drive performance (Kaplan & Norton, 1992). This balanced approach takes into account the multiple variables that determine an HCO's success without placing a greater emphasis on any one variable.
Complete the following for this assignment in a 3-4 page paper, excluding cover page, abstract page, and reference page:
• Write a paper evaluating the value of the balanced scorecard as a tool for assessing and improving organizational performance in a health care organization.
• Discuss the concept of balancing performance across the BSC components to achieve the health care organization's mission and strategic objectives.
• After your review of the literature, indicate whether you agree with this approach. Explain your response.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.