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Mission statements in Canadian not-for-profit hospitals: does process matter?
1Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Health Care Management Review
|May 16, 2000
Summary
This study explored how health care organizations create and implement mission statements, finding a link between mission process characteristics and hospital performance. Understanding these processes is key for improving organizational effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Studies
- Strategic Planning
Background:
- Mission statements are common in healthcare, yet the processes for their creation and implementation are under-researched.
- Existing literature focuses on mission statement content, neglecting the practical aspects of development and execution within healthcare organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between specific characteristics of mission statement processes and hospital performance.
- To address the gap in literature regarding the practical application and impact of mission statements in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- A research study was conducted to analyze selected mission process characteristics.
- The study examined various measures of hospital performance to identify potential correlations.
Main Results:
- Findings indicate a discernible relationship between how mission statements are developed and implemented and a hospital's overall performance.
- Specific mission process characteristics were found to be associated with different performance outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of examining the process, not just the content, of mission statements in healthcare.
- Effective mission statement processes may contribute to improved hospital performance, warranting further investigation.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health