Organizational Structure and Planning

Question 1

Vertical Integration

Answer 1

top down decision making- rare

Question 2

Horizontal Intregration

Answer 2

few systems with many hospitals (HCA); resources = power

Question 3

Joint Venture

Answer 3

like building up neighborhoods; finances and resources

Question 4

Centralized

Answer 4

Rely on 1 person to make decisions (small business); efficient but can be bad if your leader only likes cowprint scrubs

Question 5

Decentralized

Answer 5

1. several individuals running the organization
2. team approach, good as many brains but sometimes too many in the kitchen
3. Promoted by ANA

Question 6

Strategic Planning

Answer 6

1. allows organizations to look into the future (goals)
2. defining long-term objectives through SWOT analysis
3. not all steak holders are considered equal

Question 7

SWOT Analysis

Answer 7

Strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, and threats

Question 8

Program Planning

Answer 8

Project management: Gant & RACI chart
Gant Chart = bar chart that gives projected schedule
RACI = Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (clarifies roles and resp

Question 9

Human Capitol Management

Answer 9

views staff as assets (their value can be measured)
value can be enhanced through investments (educations, certs)
hold them accountable going forward

Question 10

HCAAF

Answer 10

set of guidelines including:
Veterans preference rules
Merit-system