ABSTRACT

After developing a set of objectives for the time period covered by the strategic plan, the strategy necessary for accomplishing those objectives. must be formulated. First, an overall strategy must be designed. Then the operating details of that stmtegy as it relates to providing services, promoting operations, determining location, and increasing revenue sources must be planned to guide the HCO's efforts. This chapter introduces the concept of strategy, and describes strategy elements and approaches to strategy development.