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BSM077 Final
BSM077 Final
Talib Maqbool
5/3/2024
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
Section 02: "Evaluate critically the role that strategy and governance play in effective
project management in ELC." ...................................................................................... 4
2.1 Strategic Alignment .............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Resource allocation ............................................................................................... 5
2.3 Risk Management ................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Stakeholder Engagement ....................................................................................... 6
2.5 Performance Monitoring and Evaluation ................................................................... 6
2.6 Compliance and Ethics........................................................................................... 6
2.7 Critically Discussion .............................................................................................. 7
Section 03 Analysis of Eli Lilly and Company's Diversification Proposition Using the Balanced
Scorecard Framework ................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Financial Perspective ........................................................................................... 10
3.2 Customer Prospective .......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Internal Processes Prospective ............................................................................. 11
3.4 Learning and Growth Perspective .......................................................................... 12
Section 04 Designing an Effective Governance Structure for the HealthConnect Project ..... 13
4.1 Key Components of the Governance Structure ........................................................ 14
4.1.1 Steering Committee ...................................................................................... 14
4.1.2 Project Manager ........................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Cross-functional teams .................................................................................. 15
4.1.4 Stakeholder Engagement and communication ................................................... 15
4.2 Integration of Governance Theories ...................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Principle Agent Theory ................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) Theory ........................................................ 17
4.3 Application of Theories to HealthConnect Project .................................................... 18
4.3.1 Application of Principal-Agent Theory .............................................................. 18
4.3.2 Application of Transaction Cost Economics Theory ............................................. 19
5.1 Conclusion ......................................................................................................... 19
References .............................................................................................................. 21
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1.1 Introduction
Organisations like Eli Lilly and Company (ELC) are always looking for new
ways to innovate and improve the contributions they make to global
healthcare in the ever-changing pharmaceutical business. More than 140
years have passed since ELC, a well-known pharmaceutical firm with its
headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, embraced its mission
statement, which reads, "unites caring with discovery to create medicines
that make life better for people around the world" (ELC, n.d.). Stemming
from this philosophy, ELC has persistently undertaken projects meant to
enhance patient care, progress medical research, and promote long-term
expansion. In keeping with its mission-driven strategy, ELC is considering
the HealthConnect project, a game-changing endeavour. This ambitious
project embraces technological innovation, encourages teamwork, and
ensures adherence to changing regulatory requirements in order to meet
current issues in healthcare delivery. The main goals of the HealthConnect
project are to use modern Electronic Health information (EHR) system to
improve patient interaction, digitise patient information, and incorporate
sophisticated analytics capabilities. The HealthConnect project's success
depends on how well its goals fit with ELC's larger mission, how wisely
resources are allocated, how stakeholders are involved, and how strictly
regulations are followed (Project Management Institute, 2017). Furthermore,
throughout the project lifetime, navigating complexity, reducing risks, and
achieving sustainable outcomes depend on the construction of a strong
governance structure (Müller & Turner, 2010).
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problems, and suggest a governance structure to help with project
implementation.
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2.1 Strategic Alignment
The synchronisation of project objectives with an organization's overall goals
and mission is known as strategic alignment (Whittington, 2001). Strategic
alignment is how ELC makes sure that project activities are in line with its
long-term goal of enhancing healthcare outcomes worldwide. ELC may
efficiently allocate resources and maximise project outputs in line with its
strategic imperatives by incorporating strategic considerations into project
management procedures (Too and Weaver, 2014).
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2.4 Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder involvement increases project success and sustainability by
promoting cooperation, alignment, and support among project stakeholders
(Freeman, 1984). For project objectives at ELC to be in line with stakeholder
expectations and interests, strategic stakeholder involvement is essential.
Through proactive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle,
ELC can foster a culture of openness, confidence, and cooperation that will
facilitate more seamless project execution and increased stakeholder
satisfaction.
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reputational risks by incorporating compliance and ethics issues into project
governance frameworks.
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Figure 2.2 Importance of Project Governance
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Section 03 Analysis of Eli Lilly and Company's
Diversification Proposition Using the Balanced Scorecard
Framework
In order to provide a comprehensive approach to strategic management and
performance measurement, Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton developed
the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) framework in the early 1990s. This framework
translates an organization's mission and vision into specific objectives across
four perspectives: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and
growth, which is shown in figure 3.1 (Bose and Thomas, 2007). The BSC
framework's ability to provide a comprehensive view of organisational
performance beyond financial metrics, align strategic objectives with
organisational goals, emphasise long-term success factors like customer
satisfaction and process efficiency, make performance measurement and
management easier with clear metrics and targets, and be flexible and
adaptable to various organisational contexts are the reasons behind its
selection for strategic analysis and performance measurement.
Organisations may improve performance, make better strategic decisions,
and gain a lasting competitive advantage by utilising the BSC framework
(Kaplan & Norton, 1992).
Leader in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide Eli Lilly and Company (ELC)
is starting a diversification programme to increase the scope of its offerings
and market penetration. Using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) framework,
this research evaluates how well ELC's diversification offer strategically
aligns with its main goal of "uniting caring with discovery to create
medicines that make life better for people around the world." The financial,
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customer, internal processes, and learning and growth perspectives are all
included in the BSC framework, which provides a thorough understanding of
strategic objectives and how they relate to organisational goals (Soysa,
Jayamaha and Grigg, 2019).
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vision. Strategic decision-making and resource allocation techniques are
guided by the Financial Perspective, which offers insights into the efficacy of
capital investments, cost-control measures, and resource allocation.
Organisations may strengthen financial stability and resilience in changing
market conditions by proactively addressing financial risks, identifying
trends, and taking proactive steps through the monitoring of financial
performance indicators (Soysa, Jayamaha and Grigg, 2019).
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compliance. Metrics like cycle time, defect rates, innovation rates, and
compliance adherence can be used by organisations to evaluate the
effectiveness of critical internal processes and spot areas for development.
Strategic decision-making and operational plans are guided by the Internal
Processes Perspective, which provides insights into the organization's
capacity to respond to shifting market conditions, technology breakthroughs,
and regulatory needs (Craig and Moores, 2010). Organisations may gain a
sustained competitive edge by improving efficiency, cutting costs, and
stimulating innovation via the alignment of internal processes with strategic
objectives.
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Section 04 Designing an Effective Governance Structure for
the HealthConnect Project
In order to guarantee flawless service delivery, effective use of human
resources, solid financial management, efficient information distribution, and
utilising cutting-edge medicine and technology, it is crucial to design efficient
governance structure for the HealthConnect project. The project's success
depends on these essential governance elements, which are depicted in
figure 4.1. Transparency, accountability, participation, consensus-building,
and combating corruption are given special attention. The governance
structure will guarantee that project objectives are successfully realised,
promote innovation, and allow stakeholder engagement by clearly
delineating roles, responsibilities, and decision-making procedures
(Rowlands, 2005). To improve project results and optimise governance
processes, it might be helpful to integrate theories of governance such as
Principal-Agent Theory and Transaction Cost Economics.
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4.1 Key Components of the Governance Structure
The steering committee, the project manager, cross-functional teams,
stakeholder engagement, and communication are the main elements of the
HealthConnect project's governance structure. Organisations may facilitate
the successful implementation of the HealthConnect project, improve
cooperation, and guarantee alignment with organisational objectives by
properly using these components.
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and communication among stakeholders. To further contribute to the
project's overall performance, the project manager is essential to risk
management, issue resolution, and stakeholder management (Project
Management Institute, 2017).
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4.2 Integration of Governance Theories
Optimising governance procedures, reducing agency issues, and improving
project outcomes may all be achieved by integrating governance theories
into the administration of the HealthConnect project. The Principal-Agent
Theory and the Transaction Cost Economics Theory are two well-known
governance theories that may be used with the HealthConnect project.
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Figure 4.2 Framework of Principal Agent Theory
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risks by weighing the trade-offs between transaction costs and governance
mechanisms (Williamson, 1975). This will eventually improve organisational
performance and competitiveness.
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incentive alignment, goal clarification, and the establishment of monitoring
systems. Using the Principal-Agent Theory to the HealthConnect project,
project managers may minimise conflicts of interest and ensure alignment
with organisational objectives by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and
performance indicators.
5.1 Conclusion
With an emphasis on the HealthConnect project, the present article offers a
thorough examination of the role that strategy and governance play in
efficient project management at Eli Lilly and Company (ELC). The discourse
emphasised the pivotal function of stakeholder participation, risk
management, resource allocation, strategy alignment, performance
monitoring, compliance, and ethics in guaranteeing project success.
Enhancing project management capabilities and achieving sustainable
growth may be achieved by ELC through effective risk management,
resource allocation prioritisation, stakeholder engagement throughout the
project lifecycle, and alignment of project objectives with the organization's
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broader purpose and strategy. The report also assessed ELC's diversification
offer through the Balanced Scorecard framework, offering insights into how
the project strategically aligns with the company's goals and objectives from
the perspectives of learning and growth, internal processes, customers, and
finances. In addition to defining important elements including the steering
committee, project manager, cross-functional teams, stakeholder
involvement, and communication, the paper suggested a governance
structure for the HealthConnect project. ELC may enhance project results,
minimise agency problems, and optimise governance procedures by using
governance theories like Principal-Agent Theory and Transaction Cost
Economics. Overall, ELC can ensure the successful implementation and long-
term sustainability of the HealthConnect project by prioritising a well-defined
strategy, creating a strong governance framework, and incorporating
governance theories. This will ultimately advance the company's mission of
improving patient care and preserving its leadership position in the
pharmaceutical industry.
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