Think of an organization that you know relatively well and attempt to construct a mission statement in light of the components of missions discussed in this chapter. What components did you choose to emphasize in this statement? Why? What component do you think really embodies the distinctiveness of the organization?

Discussion Question 2 W3

ConsiderCase 7 – Indian Health Service: Creating a Climate for Changeto recommend values for this agency. Why are values referred to as an organization’s guiding principles? In what sense do values constitute a directional strategy for the organization?

Discussion Question 1 W4
Examine Exhibit 6-4 Strategic Thinking Map – Hierarchy of Strategic Decisions and Alternatives (p. 201 of textbook) and apply to a health care organization you are familiar with to illustrate each component: the institution’s direction strategies, adaptive strategies, market entry strategies, competitive strategies, and implementation strategies. If you wish to use Case 10 or 12 for the institution example you may do so if you are not currently in the health care field and familiar with an existing organization.

Discussion Question 2 W4

ConsiderCase 11 – Riverview Regional Medical Center: An HMA Facilityto describe the product life cycle. How is it useful for thinking about the adaptive strategy of a health care organization?