Project Homework: Planning
Barbara was recently hired as a regional manager for the Urgent Care Clinic Organization (UCCO). One of her first tasks is to compile a strategic plan for the executive committee to review. The overall goal of the strategic plan is to identify specific actionable items that can better position the clinic organization.
For this homework on UCCO, complete a minimum 2-page summary to explain why the organization should devote time to planning and why a strategic plan is needed.
Visit the Rasmussen online Library and search for a minimum of 4 articles covering the topics of strategic planning and healthcare management. Conduct academic research using the library's databases, like:
i. Discovery
ii. Business Source Complete via EBSCO
iii. Business via ProQuest
iv. What can a healthcare organization accomplish with the strategic planning process?
v. What would you recommend as areas of focus for Barbara's strategic plan?
vi. Discuss how Barbara can achieve a balance between historical and current topics in healthcare?
• How should she apply them for her strategic plan?
vii. What type(s) of primary and secondary research would you recommend Barbara conduct? What are the benefits? Explain.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.