UCLA Planned Parenthood Strategic Planning Memorandum
Description
The purpose of this assignment is to identify aspects of organizational design and culture as they relate to market segments and impact strategic planning.
Throughout the course, you will develop a business plan for a strategic initiative you select. Choose an existing health care organization (PLANNED PARENTHOOD) that you can use as the basis for your analysis and business plan. When selecting the organization, ensure that it meets the following criteria:
Part 1: Organizational Chart
Review Chapter 19 in the textbook, paying special attention to Figure 19.6 “Multi-National Pharmaceutical Company.” Using Figure 19.6 as a model, evaluate the organization you have selected. Create an organizational chart by market segment. This can be used to evaluate business processes in relation to the internal value chain and to communicate to organizational stakeholders the way that culture affects strategic planning.
UCLA Planned Parenthood Strategic Planning Memorandum
Part 2: Business Memo
Imagine you have been asked to communicate your findings of the organization to stakeholders. In a 500-750 word business memo to stakeholders, address the following.
- The organization may be for-profit, non-profit, or community-based.
- Information about the organization, including financial data, should be publicly available to ensure you can complete the required organizational analysis.
UCLA Planned Parenthood Strategic Planning Memorandum
- Describe the organizational culture.
- Discuss the implications of the culture on strategic planning.
- Explain the difference between operating activities and strategic initiatives.
- Communicate where the value is in the organization based upon the structure.
- Identify areas of opportunity and explain where process changes would be seen or come from.
- Identify potential barriers to strategic planning and explain actions that could be taken to overcome the barriers.
UCLA Planned Parenthood Strategic Planning Memorandum