title: Strategy: basic management process.
abstract: The application of strategy as a dynamic process of management is discussed. Strategy is a conceptualization of an organization's (1) longterm objectives, (2) constraints that restrict activities and (3) near-term goals. The characteristics of good strategy and the formulation of strategy are discussed with reference to the hospital pharmacy department.
mesh_terms: D006040:Goals; D010605:Pharmacy Administration; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*