Choose one for profit and one not-for-profit health care organization (hospital, skilled nursing facility, subacute, post acute) in the same geographic area. Search the organizations' website for the following information: Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.

Q1. Compare their mission, vision and value statements.

• Are there any significant or subtle differences?
• If you feel they are the same or different, please explain why.

Q2. Does each statement (mission, vision, values) follow the guidelines discussed in our lesson?

• If there are differences, what are they?
• Do you think these statements really guide the organizations' strategic actions?
  • Why or Why not?