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How strategy map works for Ontario's health system

How strategy map works for Ontario's health system Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to exemplify the evolving applications of balanced scorecard and strategy map in the healthcare sector. This paper seeks to describe a number of innovative approaches adopted by healthcare organizations and health systems in their implementation of Kaplan and Norton's strategy map and balanced scorecard. Although strategy map and balanced scorecard are useful strategic management tools, policy makers and decision makers should be well‐informed about implementation issues and challenges of their adoption in healthcare organizations and health systems. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a literature review of the applications of strategy map and balanced scorecard in healthcare organizations and health systems. Also publications of the Ministry of Health and Long‐Term Care and its agencies are examined to assess the strategic priorities and plans for Ontario's health system. Findings – From the literature review and case studies cited, an increasing use of strategy map and balanced scorecard was found in the healthcare sector. The implementation is both unique and innovative. Moreover, strategy map and balanced scorecard are effective communication and strategic management tools in aligning and integrating the strategic goals of various levels within the health system. Practical implications – The paper gives an account of the different implementation approaches of strategy map and balanced scorecard in the healthcare sector; thereby providing policy makers and decision makers with choices on how to implement the strategic management tool in their organizations. Originality/value – The literature review and case studies described here highlight the value and applications of strategy map and balanced scorecard in the healthcare sector. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Public Sector Management Emerald Publishing

How strategy map works for Ontario's health system

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2009 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0951-3558
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to exemplify the evolving applications of balanced scorecard and strategy map in the healthcare sector. This paper seeks to describe a number of innovative approaches adopted by healthcare organizations and health systems in their implementation of Kaplan and Norton's strategy map and balanced scorecard. Although strategy map and balanced scorecard are useful strategic management tools, policy makers and decision makers should be well‐informed about implementation issues and challenges of their adoption in healthcare organizations and health systems. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a literature review of the applications of strategy map and balanced scorecard in healthcare organizations and health systems. Also publications of the Ministry of Health and Long‐Term Care and its agencies are examined to assess the strategic priorities and plans for Ontario's health system. Findings – From the literature review and case studies cited, an increasing use of strategy map and balanced scorecard was found in the healthcare sector. The implementation is both unique and innovative. Moreover, strategy map and balanced scorecard are effective communication and strategic management tools in aligning and integrating the strategic goals of various levels within the health system. Practical implications – The paper gives an account of the different implementation approaches of strategy map and balanced scorecard in the healthcare sector; thereby providing policy makers and decision makers with choices on how to implement the strategic management tool in their organizations. Originality/value – The literature review and case studies described here highlight the value and applications of strategy map and balanced scorecard in the healthcare sector.

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International Journal of Public Sector Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 29, 2009

Keywords: Balanced scorecard; Management strategy; Health services; Canada; Decision making; Strategic planning

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