Module 8: Communicating the Strategy and Developing Action Plans,Module 8: Communicating the Strategy and Developing Action Plans,Module 8: Communicating the Strategy and Developing Action Plans

Assignment:

Exercises:

1. Explain the relationship between situational analysis and action plans.

2. What are some of the primary barriers to the effective implementation of strategies in health care organizations? How can each be overcome or removed?

Professional Development:

Case : Can This Relationship Be Saved? The Midwestern Medical Group’s Integration Journey

• How did the realized strategy differ from the intended strategy in the MMG integration journey? What effect did communication play in the success or failure of strategy implementation?
• How did MMG’s organizational culture differ from the Midwestern system-level leadership culture? How did these differences affect strategy implementation?
• How did Midwestern’s strategic control systems affect MMG unit plans and Midwestern strategy implementation?

The Professional Development assignment should be between 1500 and 2000 words in length and contain at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook and provided material.  Please submit your assignment in one APA formatted document.