Discussion Board Post Response - Essay Example

Responses to Discussions Response to Jackie Rodman Jackie, I agree with your discussion particularly your postulation that you wouldconduct a SWOT analysis by first reviewing the unmet need , reevaluate the strategic goal, mission and vision, and then assure the set goals are realistic and achievable. My conformity with your discussion is primarily due to the fact that your ideas are supported by past research and literature. Hamidi and Delbahari (2011, p.264) asserts that "The first step in the strategic planning process should be a thorough analysis of the organizations mission or vision statements".

In essence, SWOT analysis can be construed as a process of strategic planning. In simple terms, the vision and mission of an organization outlines future targets and explicates where the organization wants to be in a specific timeframe. Therefore, analyzing the vision and mission would help identify factors hindering the achievement of projected targets, factors supporting or facilitating achievement of positive results, as well as gaps that would need further action. Response to Doris Sheets Doris, I concur with your discussion.

in that communication, monitoring, and continued assessment are imperative factors in identification of obstacles and strong points. Ghazinoory, Abdi and Azadegan-Mehr (2011, p.24) define SWOT analysis as "A widely used tool for analyzing internal and external environments in order to attain a systematic approach and support for decision situations". The y further outline internal factors to include operations as they are factors that the organization has control over (Ghazinoory, Abdi and Azadegan-Mehr, 2011).

In reference to your unmet need, monitoring patients falls through distance video monitoring is prove that the environment is being analyzed. When falls are identified and the cause identified, informing the management is important as they are the primary decision makers. By informing the management, action plans can be implemented to help reduce the falls. In this regard, I agree that continual communication with Directors of Resource Management and Professional Practice is essential in SWOT analysis.

ReferencesGhazinoory, S., Abdi, M., &Azadegan-Mehr, M. (2011). SWOT methodology: A state-of- the-art review for the past, a framework for the future. Journal of Business Economics & Management, 12(1), 24–48.Hamidi, K., &Delbahari, V. (2011). Formulating a strategy for a university using SWOT technique: A case study. Australian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 5(12), 264– 276. Retrieved from http://ajbasweb.com/old/ajbas/2011/December-2011/264-276.pdf