Strategic Planning and Budgeting/Committees and Teams

Posted: December 10th, 2013

Read chapters 7, 8 & 9 in textbook:
Management principles for health professionals (6th ed.)

Discussion Question 1:
Imagine you are considering the possibility of operating a small business or practice related to health care, either as a provider of some sort of care or as a service intended to support various provider organizations in their care-delivery activities.
1. Describe the kind of entity you plan to establish by stating the service or services you propose to deliver and the kinds of clients or customers you would be serving.
2. Write a few sentences offering compelling reasons for your proposed venture, explaining why you believe it is needed and by whom it is needed. Also discuss any competition you foresee.
3. Develop an estimate of how much money you will require to become established your business, and state how you would finance your venture. Also discuss your plan for maintaining your budget.
4. Create a mission or vision statement for your organization.

Discussion Question 2:

Option A: Identify what you believe are the top three challenges in setting up a hospital-based committee from a managerial perspective. In a 250- to 300- word post, discuss your rationale and address the following questions:
1. Why are committees advantageous for health care organizations?
2. What are some of the steps that you, as a manager, could take to overcome these challenges?
3. How would you address conflict and/or divisiveness within the committee or team?