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PHASE 4: RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION PLAN
Overview: You will present a series of recommendations based on the external and internal
analysis findings, and organizational/strategies findings in an action plan using Exhibit 10-2.
Good recommendations are a critical aspect of successful case analysis. The recommendations
may relate to the organizational strengths or to the organizational weakness. For example, if the
organization has sufficient financial strength, then the recommendation should highlight how
each alternative will capitalize on the strong financial condition. If financial resources are
limited, then a combination strategy might be recommended to gain new resources. When
making recommendations ask the following questions:
Does the organization have the financial resources needed to make the recommendation
work?
Does the organization have the personnel with the right skills to accomplish what will be
required by each recommendation?
Does the organization have methods to monitor whether the recommendations are being
accomplished?
Is the timing right to implement the recommendation? If not, when will the timing be
right? Can the organization afford to wait?
Based upon the recommendations to address the strengths and weaknesses, formulate them into
an action plan with appropriate time schedule for each suggestion you will implement. Action
plan is the most descriptive term as it connotes the steps required to carry out strategies and meet
objectives. In addition, the term action plan may be applied to the several different levels
within organizations that must develop implementation strategies, and thus lessens confusion.
An effective action plan, regardless of level, consists of objectives that specify how the unit
(division, hospital, pharmacy) is going to contribute to the strategy, what actions will be required
to achieve the objectives and within what time period, who is responsible for the actions, the
resources required to achieve the objectives, and how results will be measured. These elements
are required whether the action plan is for entire divisions as part of a complex corporate-level
strategic plan or for functional units contributing to the strategic plan of a small organization.
Use Exhibit 10-2 Process for Developing Action Plan.
1. Review the Broader Strategic Decisions
a. This involves the mission/vision, strategic goal, and the strategies (i.e. adaptive
strategies, market entry/exit strategies, enhancement strategies, competitive
strategies, and so on)
2. Set Unit Objectives
a. Provide unit objectives. The objectives should have the following characteristics:
i. Reinforce organizational strategic goals
ii. Measurable
iii. Identify the timeframe for accomplishment
iv. Challenging but attainable
v. Easy to understand
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vi. Formulated with the assistance of the individuals who will be responsible
for accomplishing the work.
Example: Rehabilitation Medicine Objective-To establish an operational cardiac
rehabilitation unit at a cost of no more than $500,000 by the end of the calendar year.
3. Identify Actions Required to Accomplish Unit Objectives
4. Set Timelines to Accomplish Each
5. Assign Responsibility to Accomplish Each Action
6. Determine Resources Requirements to Accomplish Each Action
7. Determine How Results will be Measured
Complete each step as a discussion and provide a table like Exhibit 10-3 p. 418.
Conclusion
Describe the results of the analysis, and offer a discussion on the viability of the
organization. In other wordsbased on your knowledge of the companys leadershipdo you
believe the business is likely to adopt your recommendations for achieving future success?
Support your claims and opinions here as well.
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Conclusion
Describe the results of the analysis, and offer a discussion on the viability of the
organization. In other wordsbased on your knowledge of the companys leadershipdo you
believe the business is likely to adopt your recommendations for achieving future success?
Support your claims and opinions here as well.
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