Question 1

A vision is about
A) where we are
B) what we do
C) where we are going
D) our competitive advantage

Accepted Answer

A vision statement outlines the future aspirations and direction of an organization, focusing on where it aims to go.

Question 2

A mission is about
A) where we would like to do
B) what we do
C) what we will be doing in the future
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A mission statement defines what an organization does, its core purpose, and its primary objectives.

Question 3

A good vision will have the following characteristics
A) a general direction for the future
B) a broader view of the future
C) a clear sense of direction
D) targeted return on investment expectations

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Health care visions tend to
A) lack precision around future direction
B) are narrow in scope
C) be short term
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Health care visions often lack precision around future direction due to the complexity and unpredictability of the healthcare environment.

Question 5

The vision is
A) customized for each clinical department within an organization
B) usually focused on 3 years or less
C) set by the board of directors
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The vision of an organization is typically set by the board of directors as they are responsible for the overall strategic direction and long-term goals of the organization.

Question 6

What best describes the following statement. "We exist to stamp out disease."
A) a powerful mission statement
B) a good vision for the future
C) a mission statement that is to broad
D) a vision for the future that could use more detail

Accepted Answer

The statement "We exist to stamp out disease" is a powerful mission statement because it clearly defines the organization's purpose and commitment to eliminating disease.

Question 7

What best describes this statement. "We will be a world class health center"
A) likely a good mission statement for a medical center
B) likely a good statement for most community hospitals
C) is exactly what a vision should look like
D) a vision that lacks precision

Accepted Answer

The statement "We will be a world class health center" is a vision that lacks precision because it is broad and does not provide specific details or measurable goals.

Question 8

After the vision has been decided the next step is to set
A) financial targets
B) mission critical factors
C) critical development factors
D) critical success factors

Accepted Answer

After setting a vision, the next step is to establish critical success factors, which are essential elements necessary for an organization to achieve its vision and goals.

Question 9

Business plans
A) come before strategic plans because of the market research involved
B) happen after the strategic plan but before the market plan
C) drive the strategic plan
D) include the marketing plan

Accepted Answer

Business plans typically include the marketing plan as a component, outlining strategies for reaching target markets and achieving business goals.

Question 10

The vision of the organization is the primary responsibility of
A) the VP of strategy
B) the board of directors
C) the organization President
D) the administrative leadership

Accepted Answer

The board of directors is typically responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction of an organization.

Question 11

Why do visions often fail?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is the possible value of consultant or outside help in terms of forming a strategic plan? What does the market think about the services, cost, quality and direction of the facility?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Assume you are the Chief Strategy Officer for a health system called Care Plus. The system has six hospitals in three states. Care Plus Vanity, is the largest hospital in the system with 420 beds and 150 physicians in the system owned medical group practice. The other hospitals range in size from 50-120 beds. The organization has a 47% partner relationship with Total Health Insurance Company. What would a strategic and business plan look like for this organization?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Step 2: Creating the Mission, Vision, and Critical Success Factors

A vision is about

A mission is about

A good vision will have the following characteristics

Health care visions tend to

The vision is

What best describes the following statement. "We exist to stamp out disease."

What best describes this statement. "We will be a world class health center"

After the vision has been decided the next step is to set

Business plans

The vision of the organization is the primary responsibility of

Why do visions often fail?

What is the possible value of consultant or outside help in terms of forming a strategic plan? What does the market think about the services, cost, quality and direction of the facility?