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Administrative HSA 599 Discussion Board WK 6 – DB1 & DB2.Differentiate between each of the following strategies: directional, adaptive, market entry, competitive. Provide one example of each to support your response.
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HSA 599 Discussion Board WK 6 – DB1 & DB2

Step #1: A DISTINGUISHED POST INCLUDES:

Student’s post indicates thoughtful analysis and provides valuable insight into the topic. Student thoroughly addresses all elements of the discussion prompt, and demonstrates an advanced knowledge of the topic. Student makes strong and precise connections to previous and/or current course content, or to real-life situations, in initial post.

Discussion 1: “Strategy Development”

Differentiate between each of the following strategies: directional, adaptive, market entry, competitive. Provide one example of each to support your response. (RESPONSES NEED TO BE AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES LONG or longer if needed)
Provide one example of a specific value-added service, and demonstrate the fundamental manner in which the service in question would correspond to market entry or competitive strategy. (RESPONSES NEED TO BE AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES LONG or longer if needed)

Discussion 2: “Strategic Alternatives”

Analyze the concept of a cost leadership strategy. Determine two specific challenges of using a cost leadership strategy successfully in healthcare. Suggest two actions that management could take in order to mitigate these challenges. (RESPONSES NEED TO BE AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES LONG or longer if needed)
Distinguish between vertical and horizontal integration. Provide one example of the successful implementation of each within a healthcare organization. (RESPONSES NEED TO BE AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES LONG or longer if needed)