The SLP is a cumulative project that will demonstrate the culmination of your understanding and your ability to:

• Choose a topic.
• Conduct a relevant literature review.
• Research current practices in the field of choice.
• Analyze and synthesize the researched materials.
• Write and present a comprehensive academic paper.

Note: The SLP is not merely a survey and observation of one’s working environment. It is research-oriented; that is, you will support your assessment/recommendations by referencing them in your research paper.

SLP Framework and Organization

The complete SLP will consist of the following sections:

• Title page
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• Manuscript (a minimum of 10 pages)
• Reference list in APA format

Address the following points:

1. Identify the health care organization of your choice.
2. Define the organization’s strategic philosophy.
3. Describe the organization’s mission or purpose.
4. Identify the organization’s long- and short-term objectives.

SLP Reading

Speziale, G. (2015). Strategic management of a healthcare organization: Engagement, behavioural indicators, and clinical performance. European Heart Journal Supplements, 17(suppl_A), A3-A7.

The above article will assist you in responding to some of the following points:

1. Describe how the plan, mission, vision, and goals were defined and applied.
2. Describe and elaborate organizational culture and how it relates to the style of management used. What style of management is used (e.g., authoritarian, participative, etc.)?
3. Who are some of the organization’s competitors?
4. Is this organization fiscally sound? What are its main sources of income? (Look up the company.)

Based on your answers to all of the above, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the present organizational structure.

• Identify at least one of the organization’s goals.
• Describe at least two different options that allow the organization to either leverage the trend or mitigate the negative impact of the trend.

Finally:

It is highly recommended that you work on this project throughout the session and not do procrastinate until the last day to submit poor-quality work.