Select a well-known company with which you have some familiarity (specify the type of industry). Then, select 1 of the contemporary management techniques listed in Chapter 1 of the Blocher & Hicks text. Why and how do you feel that the contemporary management technique selected would be a positive force in helping the company … Read more
Scenario You have worked as a healthcare administrator for an assisted living facility for the past 10 years. In your role as administrator, your organization has achieved enormous growth and you have received accolades for your part in that growth. You have also gained an appreciable amount of experience in all facets of the operations. … Read more
Imagine that over the past few months you have participated in several organizational projects and met many new people. The opportunities to collaborate and demonstrate your emerging skills as a leader prompted you to think about applying for a new position. After exploring online job postings, you prepared a resume and submitted the application to … Read more
assume the role of a member of a management team evaluating the IT infrastructure in place at the recently acquired rural hospitals. Specifically focusing on health informatics technology, prepare a rough draft / study guide interview various department heads and other users at two hospitals in order to identify issues and concerns around performance, workflow, … Read more
Competency Assess the efficacy of quality improvement processes. Scenario You lead the Assurance Think Tank, “Quality 4 Our System” comprised of several other leaders from within the Oakridge healthcare system. Some of the Assurance Think Tank members were debating the relevance of quality improvement initiatives and influences on patient safety and outcomes. During the meeting, … Read more
Competency Design strategic plans for organizational change in alignment with socioeconomics, market forces, and trends. Student Success Criteria View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane. Scenario You are the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a … Read more
After you have read Chapter 1, answer the end of Chapter questions with full detailed responses. No short answers accepted. These questions are designed to get you thinking about developing, understanding and implementing strategies, evaluating results, and taking corrective actions. They are your opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the content of the course. … Read more
Description As health care manager, your facility will soon be implementing an electronic health record (EHR). Some employees feel that they are not technologically gifted. Some employees feel the computer will soon cause them to be laid off. Employees are discussing this implementation and passing rumors about whether the implementation will actually improve the medical … Read more
As a health care department manager, you have 10 employees under your supervision. The attendance policy at your facility requires employees to uphold good attendance. If an employee is late more than 5 times in 1 month, the department manager must begin corrective action. One employee has been late to work 10 times this … Read more
As a health care manager, you will be involved in strategic management. Discuss the following in regard to this: Does strategic management involve long-term or short-term activities? Describe how strategic management helps your facility control the future.