what reasons are there for a small-town nursing home to engage in any sort of strategic planning?

Assignment 2: Discussion

 

During the first year or two of its existence, what reasons are there for a small-town nursing home to engage in any sort of strategic planning? This is a time when the venture’s resources are stretched to the limit and all its attention is focused on reaching bed capacity with admitting new residents. Are there any disadvantages for the organization if it fails to think about long-term strategy? Explain why.

 

By Saturday, January 4, 2014, respond to the assigned discussion question, and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.

Assignment 2: Discussion

During the first year or two of its existence, what reasons are there for a small-town nursing home to engage in any sort of strategic planning? This is a time when the venture’s resources are stretched to the limit and all its attention is focused on reaching bed capacity with admitting new residents. Are there any disadvantages for the organization if it fails to think about long-term strategy? Explain why.

By Saturday, January 4, 2014, respond to the assigned discussion question, and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.