Developing a Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives As addressed in this week’s Learning Resources, an organization’s philosophy statement derives from its mission and indicates the values and beliefs that steer decision making. An organization’s philosophy statement should be used to develop goals and objectives that lead to assured action.As effective organizations recognize, “setting specific goals in a clear and compelling way—and insisting that people work together to achieve them—is the best way to get results” (Ashkenas, 2012, para. 9).This Discussion builds on the Week 2 Discussion 2, as you create a philosophy statement, goals, and objectives for Mountain View Health Center, the organization featured in the case study introduced last week.You will continue to work within the same small group. Note:  You will develop an  individual  philosophy statement, goals, and objectives independently. Through the collegial exchange that follows, you will offer each other suggestions for refinement. To prepare: Review information on philosophy statements, goals, and objectives in Chapter 7 of the Marquis and Huston text and in the other Learning Resources.Review the Mountain View Health Center case study presented in this week’s media, and reflect on the mission and vision statements you developed for Discussion 2 in Week 2.Conduct additional research as necessary to strengthen your understanding of the process for creating a philosophy statement and developing goals and objectives and to deepen your thinking about the organization. For instance, you may research organizations with similarities to Mountain View and examine their philosophy statements, goals, and objectives.Draft a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center.Craft at least one goal and at least one related objective to operationalize the philosophy.Consider what you have learned about the importance of the philosophy statement and the process of developing one, as well as the significance of and distinctions between goals and objectives. Post  a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center, at least one goal, and at least one related objective. Offer insights you have gained about the process of developing a philosophy statement, as well as the significance of and distinctions between organizational goals and objectives. Read  a selection of your colleagues’ responses.  Consider the following:Are the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives clearly written and easy to understand?How well does the philosophy statement align with the mission and vision statements posted in Discussion 2 of Week 2? Does it reflect accepted values of the organization?Are the goals and objectives specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound?How well do the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives reflect the stakeholders? Required Readings Cara, C. M., Nyberg, J. J., & Brousseau, S. (2011). Fostering the coexistence of caring philosophy and economics in t ...

1. Developing a Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives
As addressed in this week’s Learning Resources, an
organization’s philosophy statement derives from its mission
and indicates the values and beliefs that steer decision making.
An organization’s philosophy statement should be used to
develop goals and objectives that lead to assured action.As
effective organizations recognize, “setting specific goals in a
clear and compelling way—and insisting that people work
together to achieve them—is the best way to get results”
(Ashkenas, 2012, para. 9).This Discussion builds on the Week 2
Discussion 2, as you create a philosophy statement, goals, and
objectives for Mountain View Health Center, the organization
featured in the case study introduced last week.You will
continue to work within the same small group.
Note:
You will develop an
individual
philosophy statement, goals, and objectives independently.
Through the collegial exchange that follows, you will offer each
other suggestions for refinement.
To prepare:
Review information on philosophy statements, goals, and
objectives in Chapter 7 of the Marquis and Huston text and in
the other Learning Resources.Review the Mountain View Health
Center case study presented in this week’s media, and reflect on
the mission and vision statements you developed for Discussion
2 in Week 2.Conduct additional research as necessary to
strengthen your understanding of the process for creating a
philosophy statement and developing goals and objectives and
to deepen your thinking about the organization. For instance,
you may research organizations with similarities to Mountain

2. View and examine their philosophy statements, goals, and
objectives.Draft a philosophy statement for Mountain View
Health Center.Craft at least one goal and at least one related
objective to operationalize the philosophy.Consider what you
have learned about the importance of the philosophy statement
and the process of developing one, as well as the significance of
and distinctions between goals and objectives.
Post
a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center, at
least one goal, and at least one related objective. Offer insights
you have gained about the process of developing a philosophy
statement, as well as the significance of and distinctions
between organizational goals and objectives.
Read
a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
Consider the following:Are the philosophy statements, goals,
and objectives clearly written and easy to understand?How well
does the philosophy statement align with the mission and vision
statements posted in Discussion 2 of Week 2? Does it reflect
accepted values of the organization?Are the goals and
objectives specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-
bound?How well do the philosophy statements, goals, and
objectives reflect the stakeholders?
Required Readings
Cara, C. M., Nyberg, J. J., & Brousseau, S. (2011). Fostering
the coexistence of caring philosophy and economics in today’s
health care system.

3. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35
(1), 6–14.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. The
article addresses caring as a part of mission and philosophy and
the benefits of this for nursing satisfaction and performance,
patient satisfaction, quality of care, and cost reduction.
Lorenzi, N. M. (2011). AMIA’s realigned strategic plan.
Journal of American Medical Informatics Association, 18
(2)
,
203–208.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. As you
read this article, consider the process used to set goals and
evaluate the extent to which the identified goals are specific,
measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Kenny, G. (2012).
From the stakeholder viewpoint: Designing measurable
objectives.
Journal of Business Strategy, 33
(6), 40–46.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Measurable objectives are an important part of the strategic
planning process, yet many organizations struggle with
formulating good objectives. In this article, the author suggests
strategies for developing better objectives, which will then
facilitate the planning process.
Urbanski, J., Baskel, M., & Martelli, M. (2011). Strategic
planning—A plan for excellence for South Haven Health
System.
Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35
(3), 227–234.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. The

4. article addresses stakeholder involvement as a key component
of South Haven Health System’s success in strategic planning
and describes how the system develops goals and objectives.