{"product_id":"strategic-management-of-health-care-organizations-paperback-softback-9781394288977","title":"Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394288977","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStrategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter M. Ginter (Author), W. Jack Duncan (Author), Linda E. Swayne (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394288977, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e464 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.8 x 3 cm, 0.816 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated guide on essential strategic management practices for health care organisations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an essential framework for leading health care organisations through strategic management, examining the processes of strategic thinking, consensus building and documentation of that thinking into a strategic plan, and creating and maintaining strategic momentum. This Ninth Edition contains numerous updates on the rapid advancements in the field of health care, different health care settings, and natural disasters in a healthcare context, with revisions to existing content reflecting the latest research and methodology in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows readers how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMap and analyse external issues, trends and events in the general environment, the health care system, and the service area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a comprehensive service area competitor analysis and perform an internal analysis to determine competitive advantages and disadvantages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop directional strategies, identify strategic alternatives, and make rational strategic decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate effective value-adding service delivery and support strategies, and translate service delivery and support plans into specific action plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic Management of Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e provides heath care management students and health care administrators with essential foundational guidance on strategic management concepts and practices, tailored to the unique needs of the health care industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures of the Text viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization of the Text xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo the Students – Why This Book, Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations, Is Important xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author Team xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts and Chapters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 The Strategic Management Imperative and Context 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Nature of Strategic Management 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Context and Change 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Situational Analysis 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 External Analysis 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Service Area Competitor Analysis 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Internal Analysis and Competitive Advantage 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Strategy Formulation 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Identifying Strategic Alternatives 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Directional Strategies 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Evaluation of Alternatives and Strategic Choice 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Strategic Planning Metrics 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Leadership Communication and Action Plans 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Resources for Strategic Thinkers 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource A Health Care Organization Accounting, Finance, and Performance Analysis 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource B Analyzing Strategic Health Care Cases 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource C Extended Example of Service Area Competitor Analysis – Internal Medicine 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource D Extended Example of Internal Analysis – Centene Corporation 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource E Summary of Strategic Alternatives 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource F Summary of Strategic Alternatives Analysis Methods 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource G Extended Example of Action Plans – Rehabilitation Medicine (RM), Cardiac Rehab Lab 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource H Health Care Acronyms 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource I Glossary of Health Care Strategic Management Terms 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 427\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470070280472,"sku":"9781394288977","price":60.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394288977.jpg?v=1785631233","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/strategic-management-of-health-care-organizations-paperback-softback-9781394288977","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}