title: Strategic planning/management by objectives. A boon for healthcare administrators.
abstract: The means of delivering effective, efficient healthcare are undergoing rapid change. Hospitals, clinics, and all organizations must react to change to meet the needs of their clientele and to survive. This article demonstrates how strategic planning can contribute to that end.
authors.affiliation: Northeastern State University/University Center, Tulsa, OK, USA.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Migliore
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Gunn
mesh_terms: D000573:American Hospital Association; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006275:Health Facility Planning / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D017146:Models, Organizational; D017008:Negotiating; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012107:Research Design; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States