1a. Analyze the main functions of the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling (PODC) model of management, indicating where managers are most likely to struggle performing these functions. Provide a rationale to support your response.

1b. Suggest a key factor that management must consider when making the decision to implement an Health Management Information System (HMIS). Provide a rationale for your determination.

1c. Create an argument for the HIMS development method you think would be the most effective in a health care organization. Justify your response.

1d. Speculate on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for using Open Source Software in a hospital setting. Provide support for your rationale.

Please note: the name of this course is Health Information System - HSA520.