Numbers

Question 1

Use of Develop mission statement

Answer 1

76.9

Question 2

Use of Identify strengths and weaknesses

Answer 2

94.2

Question 3

Use of Identify threats and opportunities

Answer 3

90.2

Question 4

Use of Formulate and select strategies

Answer 4

83.8

Question 5

Use of Review pharmacy structure and systems

Answer 5

60.1

Question 6

Use of Implement strategies

Answer 6

86.1

Question 7

Use of Evaluate implemented strategies

Answer 7

76.3

Question 8

Barriers to Effective Planning

Answer 8

1. Failure to commit sufficient time to the

planning effort

2. Interpersonal issues such as struggles over

power or politics and individual or group resistance
to change

3. Lack of planning skills
4. Failure to plan far enough into the future
5. Constantly changing environment
6. Failure to implement owing to lack of time or

lack of resources

7. Failure to monitor progress
8. Lack of support of top executive and/or board of

directors