An empirical investigation of the nature of hospital mission statements.
An exploratory study of hospital planners was completed to determine if there was agreement between theory and practice concerning mission statement components and development. Results showed that mission statements have received little attention as part of the overall strategic planning process.
Gibson
C K
CK
Department of Economics and Business Administration, Hope College, Holland, MI.
Newton
D J
DJ
Cochran
D S
DS
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001509:Bed Occupancy; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004465:Economic Competition; D006302:Health Services Research; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006740:Hospital Administrators / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009934:Organization and Administration; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States