To Conduct Assessment of the Internal Environment,the Strategic Planning Team

question 14

Multiple Choice

To conduct assessment of the internal environment,the strategic planning team for Pacific Hospital:

• A) invites community members and staff of the hospital to an evening focus group session.
• B) discusses what it sees as the primary threats and opportunities in demographic shifts affecting the hospital.
• C) invites all levels of staff to focus groups on the effectiveness of the hospital environment, including information systems and staffing.
• D) asks the board to provide a summary of major opportunities for the future.

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Definitions:

Optimal Population Growth

Optimal population growth refers to the most favorable growth rate for a population that allows it to increase in size while maintaining a balance with the carrying capacity of its environment.

Unlimited Resources

Hypothetical resources that are abundantly available and do not deplete, regardless of how much is consumed.

Accumulation of Waste

The buildup of unused or excess materials in cells or organisms that can lead to toxicity if not properly managed.

Age Structure

The distribution of individuals among various age groups in a population, affecting the population's growth and sustainability.