{"product_id":"9781119349709","title":"The Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginter, Peter M.; Duncan, W. Jack; Swayne, Linda E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to effective strategic management of health care organizations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential guidance for leading health care organizations through strategic management. This structured approach to strategic management examines the processes of strategic thinking, consensus building and documentation of that thinking into a strategic plan, and creating and maintaining strategic momentum – all essential for coping with the rapidly evolving health care industry. \u003ci\u003eStrategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e fully explains how strategic managers must become strategic thinkers with the ability to evaluate a changing industry, analyze data, question assumptions, and develop new ideas. The book guides readers through the strategic planning process demonstrating how to incorporate strategic thinking and create and document a clear and coherent plan of action. In addition, the all-important processes of creating and maintaining the strategic momentum of the organization are fully described. Finally, the text demonstrates how strategic managers in carrying out the strategic plan, must evaluate its success, learn more about what works, and incorporate new strategic thinking into operations and subsequent planning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis strategic management approach has become the \u003ci\u003ede facto\u003c\/i\u003e standard for health care management as leadership and strategic management are more critical than ever in coping with an industry in flux. This book provides heath care management students as well as health care administrators with foundational guidance on strategic management concepts and practices, tailored to the unique needs of the health care industry. Included are a clear discussion of health services external analysis, organizational internal analysis, the development of directional strategies, strategy alternative identification and evaluation, and the development and management of implementation strategies providing an informative and insightful resource for anyone in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect new insights into strategic thinking, new methods to conceptualize and document critical environmental issues, practical steps for carrying out each of the strategic management processes, industry and management essentials for strategic thinkers , and new case studies for applying the strategic management processes. More specifically, readers of this edition will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a process for developing a strategic plan for a health care organization.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMap and analyze external issues, trends, and events in the general environment, the health care system, and the service area.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a comprehensive service area competitor analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform an internal analysis and determine the competitive advantages and competitive disadvantages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop directional strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify strategic alternatives and make rational strategic decisions for a health care organization.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a comprehensive strategy for a health care organization.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate effective value-adding service delivery and support strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate service delivery and support plans into specific action plans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe health care industry’s revolutionary change remains ongoing and organizational success depends on leadership. Strategic management has become the single clearest manifestation of effective leadership of health care organizations and the strategic management framework’s strengths are needed now more than ever. \u003ci\u003eThe Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive guidance and up-to-date practices to help leaders keep their organizations on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018-02-05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781119349709\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379852406924,"sku":"9781119349709","price":73.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119349709.jpg?v=1768924074","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119349709","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}