Preparation
This assignment is based around the Vila Health: Strategic Analysis and Operational Considerations media simulation. Be sure you have completed this activity before completing this assignment.
You may also find it useful to research on strategic planning, Porter’s five forces model, environmental scanning, and strategic frameworks beyond the resources provided.
Instructions
In addition to the scenario presented in the Vila Health: Strategic Analysis and Operational, incorporate the following change in the organization’s environment when creating your analysis for this assignment:
A new for-profit 50-bed acute care hospital is slated to open in the next eight months, offering a full complement of services.
The goal of this assignment is to create a succinct and thorough analysis of the internal and external environment for St. Anthony Medical Center. This report should help stakeholders understand the importance of understanding the environment in which the organization operates. Additionally, it should clearly lay out an analysis of the internal and external environments and apply one or more strategic frameworks to analyze the environment and raise operational considerations.
This assignment has two distinct parts:
Part 1: Understanding the Environment.
Part 2: Organizational Analysis.
When completing your assignment, read the instructions carefully to make sure you are addressing all the scoring guide criteria.
Part 1: Understanding the Environment
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria:
Analyze the impact and importance of understanding competition within the health industry as it applies to strategic planning.
Demonstrate effective communication through writing and proper use of APA style.
Communicate in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
For this part of your assignment, the focus should be on providing a brief analysis of the ways in which competition within the health care industry affects strategic planning and should be incorporated into strategic planning. As a part of your analysis, you should consider the types of evidence and analysis that would be compelling to the stakeholders at St. Anthony Medical Center to ensure that they are onboard and understand the importance at considering the competition in the environment when undertaking strategic planning. This relates to both internal and external factors.
As you create this part of your assignment, it may be helpful to think about these following areas and aspects of an organization that compete for time, attention, and resources:
External competition.
Staffing.
Stakeholders.
Organizational Capacity.
Part 2: Organizational Analysis
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria:
Analyze the internal, general, and external environment within which an organization operates.
Examine strategic frameworks of health care organizations.
Discuss implications for the organization’s future if strategic frameworks are not utilized.
Demonstrate effective communication through writing and proper use of APA style.
Communicate in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
For the second part of your assignment, you will present an environmental analysis for the organization. Additionally, you will discuss one or more strategic frameworks (for example, a SWOT analysis) and apply it to the scenario presented in the media simulation. Finally, you will create a compelling argument as to the need for utilizing a strategic framework and the potential implications for the organization’s future if nothing is employed.
It may be useful to apply Porter’s Five Forces of Competitive Position Analysis when conducting and communicating your analysis.
Submission Requirements
Structure: Include a title page, table of contents, and reference page.
Length: 5–7 pages.
References: Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources.
Format: Use APA style for references and citations.
Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced.
Author: admin
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“Strategic Analysis and Operational Considerations for St. Anthony Medical Center: Navigating Competition and Utilizing Strategic Frameworks” Title: Utilizing Professional Resources for Effective Decision Making in Healthcare Management
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“Exploring the Use and Perceived Value of Technology in Higher Education: A Critical Analysis of Research and Self-Reflection on Methodology and Results”
This is it! All of your hard work from the past two semesters comes together here.
The body of your paper will include a literature review, in which you display your critical thinking skills to analyze research quality. You will share your own hypothesis and methods, again thinking critically about the strengths and weaknesses of your own research. You will share your results, and interpret them for your reader. Think critically about your own work and explore any bias or shortcomings your research might have.
You will demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of your research, and explain how your research is relevant to your field and the broader intellectual community (i.e. why your research matters outside of this course).
Your paper must be written professionally and demonstrate strong written communication skills (clear, concise, proper grammar and tone, etc.).
You will likely include appendices (charts, diagrams, etc.) plus a cover/title page, abstract, indices, and references. APA format must be used for this submission.
How long should your paper be? Long enough to effectively do all of the above. This truly varies from subject-to-subject, and student-to-student, but you can generally expect the body of your final paper to be between 3000-5000 words (so, excluding the abstract, indices, references, etc.)
Professors feedback on last submission
Dear Reem:
Here are some thoughts about issues to address in your revision for the final submission.
Your literature review is barely two pages. That’s partly a result of havings a small number of sources mentioned. The summaries of the articles are general and vagues. Focus on finding more sources to deepen your understanding of the topic and on providing more detail about the core findings in these studies. The expectation is that there will be at least 15 sources cited in the document and included in your references section.
While you are right that the low response rate makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions, I think that your discussion makes some reasonable inferences about the meaning of the results, especially when you note the surprising outcome that many of the respondents did not rate the value of the technology highly.
See the margin comments for suggestions about additional issues to address in the methods and results section. Also, add a copy of your survey as an appendix so that it is clear what questions were asked. -
Title: Virtual Reality Gaming: Exploring the Current State and Future Possibilities Introduction The world of gaming has evolved significantly over the years, from simple 2D games to complex 3D graphics and immersive gameplay. One of the most
Please produce an 8 page research paper representing an expansion of the file included. Include 6 original research sources both in text citations and works cited page. please use MLA format.
The documents shared will include a rough outline and original essay I started that I would like you to expand upon. Feel free to expand the outline as well. The original essay does not include the future possibilities for virtual reality gaming , please include a discussion of the future possiblities. -
“Strategic Planning for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Analysis and Implementation Guide”
Academic Level :Bachelor
Subject :Business
Reference :APA
NOTE:
I need plagiarism-free and AI-detection-free work. It will be checked for in Turnitin as per my university rules. AI use is strictly prohibited. I will need a Turnitin report along with the final answers to ensure there is no plagiarism and AI detected in Turnitin. -
Title: “Comparing Civil Rights Experiences: Latinx Communities and Other Social Groups in the United States”
For this assignment, please provide a three-to-four-page length essay along with APA-style citations that addresses the following question: Please compare the civil rights experiences of different Latinx communities or other social groups in the United States. Also discuss how the experiences of these communities might align or differ from the experiences of one another.
In your essay, be sure to:
• Describe and discuss commonalities and differences in
struggles.
• Discuss the outcomes in education, employment, and other forms of societal change that Latinx groups
fighting for civil right had in common with other groups in the United States. In what ways were they successful in unifying around a common agenda for social change?
• Discuss the significance and challenges of alliance building and give specific examples.
• Discuss the outcomes in education, employment, and other forms of societal change that Latinx groups fighting for civil right had in common with other groups in the United States. In what ways were they successful in unifying around a common agenda for social change?
• Discuss the significance and challenges of alliance building and give specific examples.
• Refer to and cite relevant course readings in your essay. (For anyone making this assignment specific to the intersections between the Young Lords and Black Panthers, you can require that student essays discuss Radicals in Black and Brown: Palante, People’s Power, and Common Cause in the Black Panthers and the Young Lords Organization and reference other relevant readings.) -
“The Impact of Leadership in Healthcare: Advocacy Strategies for Positive Change” “Advocating for Change: The Role of Nurse Leaders in Creating Positive Impact in Healthcare”
topic : The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?
Example 1 ( puneetpal ) As a leader in the healthcare setting, there are various advocacy strategies that can be employed to effect positive change in the workplace. Firstly, fostering open communication channels with team members and actively listening to their concerns can help identify areas needing improvement (Robbins & Davidhizar, 2020). By advocating for regular staff meetings or forums, issues can be discussed openly, and collective solutions can be devised. Additionally, leading by example and demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care can inspire others to prioritize patient needs and advocate for their rights. Furthermore, leveraging data and evidence-based practices can strengthen advocacy efforts. Presenting research findings or quality improvement data to stakeholders can highlight areas for improvement and garner support for necessary changes (Heinen et al., 2019). Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders in decision-making processes can also enhance advocacy efforts and promote a shared vision for positive change.
One instance where I provided leadership was during the implementation of a new electronic health record (EHR) system in our healthcare facility. Recognizing the significant impact this change would have on workflow and patient care, I organized regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns and provide training opportunities. I also served as a liaison between frontline staff and IT specialists, advocating for necessary system modifications to improve usability and efficiency. Ultimately, through proactive communication and collaboration, we successfully transitioned to the new EHR system with minimal disruption to patient care.
Looking back, one aspect I would approach differently is ensuring more frequent check-ins with staff throughout the implementation process to address emerging issues promptly. Additionally, I would allocate more time for comprehensive training sessions to ensure staff felt confident and competent in using the new system from the outset. Overall, the experience taught me the importance of proactive leadership and ongoing communication in facilitating successful change initiatives.
References
Robbins, B., & Davidhizar, R. (2020). Transformational leadership in health care today. The Health Care Manager, 39(3), 117-121.
Heinen, M., van Oostveen, C., Peters, J., Vermeulen, H., & Huis, A. (2019). An integrative review of leadership competencies and attributes in advanced nursing practice. Journal of advanced nursing, 75(11), 2378-2392.
Example 2 (Adriana) Health care leaders within the organization must evolve simultaneously with society to meet the changing demands. Nurse leaders can seek out evidence-based practices to be implemented to help determine patient outcomes and safety (Helbig, 2022). Proactive nursing leaders help guide and assist the evolution of healthcare. Nurse leaders participate in maintaining budget costs, monitor supply and demand, and assess patient and staff satisfaction. Nurse leaders play a vital role in every corner of healthcare. As the nursing scope evolves to meet healthcare demands, nurses can promote health equity for all (Azar, 2021). Nurses can provide unique perspectives and expertise within public health crises and beyond. Nurse leaders can create a rapport with other healthcare disciplines to foster a collaborative environment to discuss potential interventions to help meet society demands in hopes of increasing optimal patient outcomes. Nurse leaders can participate in local & national legislation to encourage discussions to ensure nurses are heard and shared among other disciplines (Azar, 2021). Nurse leaders can identify potential barriers that may limit certain communities from achieving quality healthcare. A recent example where I provided leadership within my role was in an interdisciplinary team meeting regarding a patient’s care. As a float, I visit different sites and need to learn about new patients constantly. I was brought into a situation that required various disciplines to provide care within a short period due to frequent hospital visits and falls. As case manager, I took the lead in providing direction and input in what needed to prioritize while ensuring the patient is safe. Coordinating transportation and facility placement proved difficult due to the patient’s noncompliance with the recommended treatment plans which became an additional barrier once the patient was discharged. Eventually, the patient was able to be placed while they recuperated from a stroke. What I would do differently is proactively work the inpatient team earlier in discussing potential discharge barriers as safety was the main issue for their home environment and to expedite facility placement. Reference:
Azar K. M. J. (2021). The Evolving Role of Nurse Leadership in the Fight for Health Equity. Nurse leader, 19(6), 571–575. Helbig, J. (2022). Reengineering health care management. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), Nursing Leadership & Management: Leading and Serving (3rd Edition).
As healthcare continues to evolve, outlining the role of what it means to be a nurse leader must be supported from all avenues in healthcare to ensure nurses are empowered to take on more leadership roles. Example 3 (Melanie) Whether in a “fromal”, titled role in a leasdership position, or in day to day practice, the Professional nurse is a strong advocate within their workforce. With their unique role within healthcare, often as fronline providers, nurses have the opportunity to advocate and create posisitive change. Advocacy allows professional nurses to assist individuals, (patients, as well as staff) to express their views, wishes and help defend their rights (mind.org, 2024). As an advocate, the professional nurses may provide information to help patients and team members make decisions, lend support and present options, as well as assist in making contacts or connections on someones behalf (mind.org, 2024). Developing and implementing advocacy strategies as a professional nurse leader are necessary to create positive change, It is important to remember when creating change to collaborate with team members (mrbeasleysaigsite.com, 2024). Collaboration allows for effective and productive communication while developing important relationships (mrbeasleysaigsite.com, 2024). Maintaining honesty regarding strengths and weaknesses allows for constructive feedback and improvement, and always approach teamembers with repect and positive attitude (mrbeasleysaigsite.com, 2024). Creating change through advocacy is an essential part of professional nursing that dooes not require a title. As nurses, we advocate daily for those who cannot speak for themselves, We speak up for the vulnerable, help coordinate care, and often lend a voice on someones behalf.
References
Mind.org (2024). Advocacy in Mental Health. www.mind.org.uk Mr.Beasleysaigsite.weebly (2024). Top 10 Effective Adcocay Strategies. https://mrbeasleysaigsite.weebly.com -
Title: Understanding the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and Its Application in Financial Reporting for Publicly Traded Companies
Overview
The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) refers to the set of
authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that the
FASB recognizes. The core purpose of the codification is to establish a
user-friendly way to follow best practices when applying GAAP for
accounting professionals and companies. FASB Codification recommends
that GAAP be applied to nongovernmental entities.
Directions
Use the Master Glossary and FASB Accounting Standards Codification
found in your module resources. The complete FASB Codification will need
to be cited. An example of a complete FASB Codification reference is:
820-10-30-02. Be sure to include citations for any answers you need to
explain or define.
Master Glossary
Define ordinary income (loss).
Define error in previously issued financial statements.
Define earnings per share.
List the three characteristics included in the definition of a publicly traded company.
FASB Codification Research
Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the characteristics of related parties.
Describe at least four examples of related parties.
Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the explanation of segment reporting.
Explain when segment reporting quantitative thresholds requires a public company to report separate information about an operating segment.
Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the explanation of interim reporting relating to SEC-registered companies.
Explain whether it is acceptable for an SEC-registered company to state the impracticality
of determining components of inventory using the gross profit method in
their interim reporting. Consider the following questions to guide your
response:
Is it acceptable?
Would a public company count inventories during each interim period?
Will management be able to make reasonable estimates of inventory estimates? Why or why not? -
Title: Visualizing Profitability of Movies by Year: A Pivot Chart Analysis
I have a project and need help with the Excel part. Please create a vertical bar pivot chart to visualize the profit by year. Include a descriptive chart title and labeled vertical axes.
The data is all in the excel.
this is the full instructions for the assignment:
Using the data, calculate an estimate of gross profit on each movie
Rank the movies from highest to lowest profitability.
Create a pivot table to summarize and rank the profit by year.
Create a vertical bar pivot chart to visualize the profit by year. Include a descriptive chart title and labeled vertical axes.
Is there an effect based on year of release? Explain. What may be the cause for this effect?
Please see if everything else is right & help answer the last question (Is there an effect based on year of release? Explain. What may be the cause for this effect? ) -
Title: “New Study Shows Link Between Social Media Use and Mental Health Issues in Adolescents”
INSTRUCTIONS: Find a news article online (from a respectable news source, not a blog or Wikipedia, etc.) that is related to our course material in some way. The article cannot be more than 4 years old (must be from years 2020-2024).