JOURNAL SUMMARY

DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GSDP8134 - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

FORUM DISCUSSION 2: JOURNAL ABSTRACT

Sadeghifar, J., Jafari, M., Tofighi, S., Ravaghi, H., & Maleki, M. R. (2015).
Strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation processes in hospital systems:
A survey from Iran. Global journal of health science, 7(2), 56.

LECTURER: DR WAN NORBANI

Team Members Matric No.

Norhafida Binti Ahmad Hafiz MC230120433

Submission Date: 20th July 2023 (Thursday)

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QUESTION:
Based on the journal articles provided, kindly write an abstract to capture the research findings of
one of the following (choose ONE article only!):

1. Babafemi, I. D. (2015). Corporate strategy, planning and performance evaluation: A survey of

literature. Journal of Management Policies and Practices, 3(1), 43-49.

2. Tapinos, E., Dyson, R. G., & Meadows, M. (2005). The impact of performance measurement
in strategic planning. International Journal of productivity and performance management.

3. Sadeghifar, J., Jafari, M., Tofighi, S., Ravaghi, H., & Maleki, M. R. (2015). Strategic planning,
implementation, and evaluation processes in hospital systems: A survey from Iran. Global
journal of health science, 7(2), 56.

ANSWER
Here is an abstract for the article "Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Processes
in Hospital Systems: A Survey from Iran" by Sadeghifar et al. (2015):

Purpose of the Study:

This study aims to investigate the processes of strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation
within hospital systems in Iran. By exploring these processes, the study seeks to provide insights
into the effectiveness of strategic management in Iranian healthcare institutions.

Design/Methodology/Approach:
The research design employed in this study involves a survey approach. Data were collected using
a structured questionnaire distributed to hospital administrators and key stakeholders. The data
collection technique involved self-administered questionnaires, and the analysis utilized both
descriptive and inferential statistics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic
management processes in Iranian hospitals.

Findings:
The analysis of the gathered data revealed several significant findings. Firstly, the study identified
variations in the adoption and execution of strategic planning among Iranian hospitals. Secondly,
it highlighted the key challenges faced during the implementation phase, such as resource
constraints and resistance to change. Additionally, the study found a correlation between the
effectiveness of strategic evaluation and the achievement of hospital goals, emphasizing the
importance of continuous assessment and adaptation.

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Conclusion:
Based on the findings, it is recommended that hospital systems in Iran place a stronger emphasis
on strategic planning, recognizing it as a vital component of effective healthcare management.
Addressing challenges related to implementation, including resource allocation and change
management, is crucial. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of ongoing evaluation
processes for tracking progress and making necessary adjustments. To enhance strategic
management in Iranian hospitals, future research should delve deeper into specific strategies for
addressing these challenges and consider the unique context of the Iranian healthcare system.

Keywords:
Strategic planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Hospital systems, Healthcare management.