FINAL EXAM
Final Exam: Questions and Answers
1. Describe steps in the strategic planning process
It is important to note that there is no single standard format for strategic planning. This is to say that various authors have, in the past, proposed or come up with different approaches to strategic planning. The approach highlighted in this case is a 6-step process proposed by Butuner (2020):
a. Determination of the Strategic Intent
This could simply be defined as determining what exactly the organization intends to pursue and ensuring that others from within the organization comprehend the relevance of the undertaking. This is critical so as to assess how ready the various stakeholders are for the effort. In this case, the commitment of all those to be involved in the process is secured and the necessary resources mapped.
b. Definition of the Organizational Mission
This has got to do with stating, in no uncertain terms, why the organization exists and what exactly it intends to accomplish. Towards this end, some of the considerations on this front could be inclusive of, but they are not limited to; the organizational purpose and organizational values.
c. Environmental Analysis/Situational Assessment
Following the clear definition of the purpose for its existence, the organization must assess its present situation. Indeed, in the words of Butuner (2020), in engaging in the said assessment, the organization is able to gain critical insight about its strengths, weaknesses, and performance, information that will highlight the critical issues that the organization faces and that its strategic plan must address (142).
d. Strategy Formulation
In this fourth step, the organization makes a determination as to the most appropriate course of action following the identification as well as affirmation of the relevant issues. It this case, the key objectives, goals, as well as strategies are highlighted.
Following the formulation of the appropriate strategies, the organization then proceeds to ensure that the said plans and strategies are implemented. It is important to note that according to Butuner (2020), the implementation could be studied via a critical analysis of Mckinseys 7S Approach.
f. Strategy Evaluation
This is the very last step and is largely inclusive of efforts to monitor outcomes. Deviations from the outcomes desired could be addressed at this stage.
2. Describe two ways that performance measurement activities can be an asset to an organization that provides financial support to public health agencies
To begin with, performance measurement activities can help in the assessment of underperformance. Underperformance could in this case be categorized as team underperformance or individual underperformance. If set standards are not being met by specific public health agencies, then corrective actions could be undertaken or engagement parameters reevaluated so as to ensure that resources are apportioned to compliant health agencies or the most valid projects. Secondly, performance measurement activities also help in planning efforts. This is more so the case given that in tracing the progress of various financing efforts, clearer objectives can be set and goals for the future clarified and/or modified.
3. List five key competencies for a public health nurse, physician, administrator, educator, and sanitarian.
Public Health Nurse
a. Ability to convey information in an effective manner, i.e. effective communicator
b. Ability to embrace an evidence-based-practice (EBP) approach
c. Ability to comprehend diverse needs of patients
d. Ability to collaborate well with others
e. Superior decision-making abilities
Physician
a. Medical knowledge
b. Superior problem-solving abilities
c. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
d. Professionalism and strong work ethic
e. Patient-centered care
Administrator
a. Effective management and leadership capabilities
b. Effective relationship and communication abilities
c. Healthcare environment knowledge
d. Basic accounting and business knowledge/competencies
e. Collaboration and teamwork abilities
Educator
a. Effective learning facilitation and curriculum implementation
b. Collaboration and partnership
c. Superior communication (written and oral)
d. Effective research capabilities
e. Leadership and advocacy capabilities
Sanitarian
a. Knowledge of, and adherence...
10. What are the most common determinants of infectious diseases in low- and middle income countries?
It is important to note that most low-income and middle-income countries have over the last few decades made significant progress in attempts to reign in the rapid spread of infectious diseases such as influenza, HIV/Aids, chickenpox, tuberculosis, etc. However, the control programs implemented in this case are often not enough to contain the said diseases. In most cases, key determinants of infectious diseases in low income and middle income countries are inclusive of, but they are not limited to; social stigma, poor sanitation, illiteracy, and poverty. To a large extent, all these factors work together to frustrate efforts to contain the spread of some of the more prevalent infectious diseases. As a matter of fact, some of these factors have been identified by Bishwajit, Ide, and Ghosh (2014), as being some of the key determinants of infectious diseases in countries such as…
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