Phi 410 Study Guide

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATICS

PHI 410: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT NOTES

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATICS

PHM 407: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

LECTURER: GIFTON MKAYA

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Broadly, the course is intended to examine in greater depth aspects of strategy analysis, strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation and to specifically:

1. Enhance the student’s understanding of strategic requirements of organization.

2. To develop an appreciation of the dynamic and intricate external environment within which
Make strategy a habit, not just a retreat. Review the strategic plan for performance achievement no less than quarterly and as often as monthly or weekly. Focus on accountability for results and have clear and compelling consequences for unapproved missed deadlines.

7. The players and their roles in organization/hospitals’ strategic planning process

The strategic planning process is said to be an “orchestra like” activity, meaning many players are involved. Therefore in the context of a organization/hospital, the following players are involved:

1. Governing board(BOD)
THE GOVERNING BOARD HAS THE PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING. THE BOARD GUIDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION/HOSPITAL’S MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES. THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD IN STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDES:
Approval of the organization/hospital’s vision, mission statement and goals
Suggestion and considerations of strategies
Approval of the strategic plan and its implementation
Monitoring and updating the plan and its implementation
The chair of the Governing Board appoints the Strategic Planning Committee.

2. Strategic planning committee
The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible
THE PLANNER PERFORMS FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES, DEVELOPS THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE’S CONSIDERATION AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING THE PLAN’S FORMAT, TIMETABLES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES. IN ORGANIZATION/HOSPITALS WITHOUT A PLANNER, THESE FUNCTIONS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION/HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR.

8. Consultants
CONSULTANTS ARE HELPFUL IN THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO:
Prepare the Governing Board for the planning process through education or retreats
Give an objective assessment of the organization/hospital’s strengths and weaknesses
Steer the Board and Strategic Planning Committee through the process
Keep the planning process on track
A consultant cannot substitute for the Board’s unique knowledge of the organization/hospital and its mission. The consultant is not the planner but only a facilitator.

8. ACTIVITIES

1. As the manager of your organization/hospital/department, attempt to identify members of your staff who could form the Organization/hospital’s strategic management team.

2. Interrogate some of these members to get their views on strategic planning in your