Organize the following steps in developing a strategic unit-based action plan.
1. Determine specific strategies for each goal.
2. Select goals to be achieved.
3. Define the purpose or mission.
4. Monitor and update the plan
5. Identify resources for accomplishing goals.
a. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
b. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
d. 1, 2, 5, 4, 3
Question 2Nurse managers involved in the development of the action plan for a unit understand that each objective is individualized such that
a. each objective has an identified popula-tion.
b. each objective has an identified resource.
c. each objective has an identified goal.
d. each objective has been identified by the CEO.
Question 3When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs) that organizations use for developing their strategic plans, the term Growth best describes which characteristic?
a. Growth is the expansion of the specific disease.
b. Growth is the aging of the population served.
c. Growth is difficult-to-access health care.
d. Growth is the expansion of the organiza-tion.
Question 4Which of the following could have an impact on strategic planning for a community hospital?
a. Change in primary orthopedic surgeon
b. Increased availability of flu shots
c. Health promotion by the local nursing school
d. Community health fairs
Question 5When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs) that organizations use for developing their strategic plans, the term Financial best describes which characteristic?
a. Financial indicates the economic benefits achieved.
b. Financial indicates the expertise of the financial manager.
c. Financial indicates the cost to the patient.
d. Financial indicates the cost to the com-munity.
Question 6When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs) that organizations use for developing their strategic plans, the term Community best describes which characteristic?
a. Community is society.
b. Community is the neighborhood sur-rounding the organization.
c. Community identifies the people served.
d. Community is the group of people working within the organization.