Compare and Contrast the General Characteristics of Programs/policies That May

question 21

Essay

Compare and contrast the general characteristics of programs/policies that may contribute to healthy youth development (CIHI,2005)with the 10 key ingredients for effective child and youth health programs (Health Council of Canada,2006).

Identify the tools and models used in strategic planning and organizational assessment.

Recognize the roles of different stakeholders in the strategic planning process.

Define key concepts and terms in strategic planning such as mission creep, operational planning, and strategic issues.

Understand the benefits and criticisms of strategic planning.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A theory that describes the process of human development through a series of eight social stages from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the social nature of our development.

Mobilization

The act of assembling and making both troops and supplies ready for war, or more broadly, preparing and organizing resources for any purpose.

Communication

Communication is the process of transferring information from one person or group to another through verbal, non-verbal, written, or digital means.

Explorative

Characterized by a desire or tendency to investigate and learn about something new.