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- In Week 2, you created a Systems Thinking Diagram that mapped the stock, inflows, outflows, and feedback loops of your organization. As you become more familiar with your environment and the relationships and interactions between departments and people, you will begin to discover existing strengths and weaknesses. The analysis of the weaknesses and threats to a system is essential during the initial phase to make operational improvements, and it will reveal existing opportunities to plan and execute effective solutions.
Watch the following videos:
- The Analysis Phase of a Project
- SWOT Analysis
- Read “SWOT Analysis: How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy,” and visit the University Library page, Conduct a SWOT Analysis.
Complete a SWOT Analysis of your organization. Use the SWOT Analysis Worksheet and complete the following steps:
- Complete a preliminary walk around the organization to scan the:
- Internal environment for strengths and weaknesses (e.g., workflows, products, personnel, processes).
- External environment for opportunities the organization might take advantage of and threats that the organization should mitigate against (e.g., new markets, advances in technology, proposed regulations, competition, etc.).
- Follow up with additional research that may provide clarity on elements you are hesitant about or indecisive to list.
- Review your systems thinking diagram from Week 2 and determine if there are any details you can add or adjustments you can make to enhance your understanding of the organizational system.
- Write an objective for your SWOT analysis.
- List the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, potential opportunities, and potential threats.
- Select the items that should be prioritized.
- Cite 3 reputable references to support your SWOT Analysis (e.g., trade or industry publications or government or agency websites).
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SWOT Analysis Worksheet
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SWOT Analysis Worksheet
Conduct a SWOT Analysis on your employer or department
Conduct a preliminary walk around the organization.
Probe your organization and the structure of its system.
Write an objective for your SWOT analysis.
List the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, potential opportunities and potential threats
Select the items that should be prioritized.
Cite three reputable references to support your SWOT Analysis (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
SWOT Analysis Table
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Internal or External |
Helpful |
Harmful |
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Internal |
Strengths · What does the organization do well? · What unique resources can the organization draw on? · What do other organizations see as strengths? |
Weaknesses · What could the organization improve? · Where does the organization have fewer resources than others? · What are other organizations likely to see as weaknesses? |
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External |
Opportunities · What opportunities are available to the organization? · What trends could the organization take advantage of? · How can the organization turn strengths into opportunities? |
Threats · What threats could harm the organization? · What is the competition doing? · What threats to the organization expose weaknesses? |
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Summary Report: Benefits of the MHA Program for Current Position and Future Growth within the Organization
Kendra Thorpe
MHA/505
Dr. Kehoe
University of Phoenix
July 24, 2023
Summary Report: Benefits of the MHA Program for Current Position and Future Growth within the Organization
The MHA program presents valuable advantages pertaining to my current role as a Quality Engineer within a medical device organization, as well as prospects for my future progression in healthcare management and regulatory affairs. Through the strategic integration of the MHA degree into my professional career, the acquisition of pertinent skills will fortify and enhance my contribution to the organization. This summary report provides an overview of the structural, behavioral, and intersectional attributes of the organization where I am presently employed. Furthermore, it elucidates the ways in which chosen courses from the MHA program will enhance my current role and contribute to my professional development in the future.
Regarding structural attributes, the organization I am affiliated with places considerable importance on regulatory compliance and diligently adheres to rigorous standards within the medical device industry. Quality management systems are established to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of products (Carson, 2021). The incorporation of data analysis plays a crucial role in the decision-making processes. Risk assessment is undertaken in order to identify and mitigate possible risks, while process improvement initiatives are geared toward enhancing operational efficiency.
My organization actively involves itself in policy development to ensure compliance with regulations and to follow the most effective industry practices in terms of behavioral attributes. Encouragement is provided for collaboration across departments to foster the sharing of knowledge and enhance problem-solving capabilities. A strong emphasis on quality assurance is important to ensure that products meet both regulatory requirements and the expectations of customers (Lt et al., 2020). Additionally, innovation is embraced to enhance product development and enhance the well-being of patients.
The intersectional attributes of our organization encompass active involvement and collaboration with regulatory entities in order to ensure compliance with constantly evolving healthcare regulations. Collaboration among cross-functional teams, comprising members from diverse departments such as Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development (R&D), is paramount for ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of operations (Abuhav, 2020). Moreover, prioritizing customer satisfaction remains paramount within the organization, as it endeavors to provide high-caliber products that effectively cater to customer requirements.
The systems thinking diagram graphically represents the components of stock, inflows, outflows, and feedback loops within the organizational structure. This diagram exemplifies the intricate correlation and reciprocal influences among diverse elements encompassing regulatory adherence, quality management systems, data scrutiny, risk evaluation, procedural enhancement, policy formulation, collaborative efforts, and progressiveness. The diagram serves to demonstrate the interdependence between different components within the organization and the consequent effects of changes therein, further exemplifying the dynamic nature of the organization's operational processes.
Fig: Systems Thinking Diagram
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program provides a range of specialized courses that have the potential to raise my abilities and effectiveness as a Quality Engineer. The Healthcare Policy and Economics course will enhance my comprehension of policy formulation and regulatory adherence, empowering me to make valuable contributions to the organization's strategic decision-making endeavors. The course, Financial Management in Healthcare, aims to furnish extensive comprehension of financial management principles specifically designed for application in the healthcare sector. This will equip me with the necessary skills to actively engage in budget planning and decision-making procedures within healthcare organizations (Abuhav, 2020). The Leadership and Organizational Behavior course is expected to enhance my leadership skills and foster the improvement of my communication and collaboration abilities when working with interdisciplinary teams.
Through the successful completion of these chosen courses, I aspire to cultivate an enhanced comprehension of policy formulation, adherence to regulatory standards, proficient financial administration, and effective leadership within the sphere of healthcare. This acquired knowledge will enable me to make valuable contributions to the process of strategic decision-making, actively engage in budget planning, and adequately assume the role of team leader (Carson, 2021). In summary, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program will raise my present role as a Quality Engineer and equip me with the essential competencies for prospective advancements in healthcare management and regulatory affairs.
References
Carson, F. (2021). Leadership in Healthcare: Essential Values and Skills, Third Edition. Www.ache.org. https://www.ache.org/learning-center/publications/books/2322
Abuhav, I. (2020). ISO 13485 : a complete guide to quality management in the medical device industry. Taylor & Francis.
Lt, K., Jm, C., & Ms, D. (2020). To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System. PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25077248/