Phase 1
SWOT analysis is seen in both external and internal environmental assessments. True or False
True
What does the “R: stand for in the acronym “SMART”
Realistic
Before starting a new strategy, leaders need to decide which goal is the most important. This is called what?
Prioritization
What is this stage known as?
Implementation
Alternative activities are required when new ______ occur?
Circumstances/Situations
Legal-political, economic and sociocultural forces are part of external or internal environmental assessment?
External Environmental Assessment
What is the purpose and direction of the healthcare organization called?
Mission Statement
This type of issue refers to problems that arise within the organization, such as staffing shortage.
Internal Issues
The plan needs attention to be on programs, effective communications, operations, human resources and...?
Budget
What can the strategic planning process reveal?
SWOT Analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses. What about "O" and "T"?
Opportunities and Threats
The process of developing, negotiating and formalizing is known as?
Goal Setting
Leaders should consider both the organization’s resources and outside factors like technology and policies when planning. This involves looking at two types of factors, internal and ______.
External
What is required in order to achieve effective implementation of staff?
Open Communication
Once gaps have been identified what can be advocated for?
Change
In an Environmental Assessment, what takes place first? External or Internal
An important aspect of nursing leadership is?
SMART Objectives
What is the first step in Phase 3 of strategic planning, where leaders identify problems affecting the organization?
Identifying Major Issues
The plan is carried out from lowest priority to highest. True or False?
False
The strategic plan is revised on a regular basis. True or False?
True