Subject category:
Case Method and Specialist Management Disciplines
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 2 June 2003
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Various proposals are set forth for expanding the capacity of the hospital. In assessing them, serious consideration has to be given to the culture of the organization and the importance of preserving it in a service delivery system. In addition to issues of capacity and organizational analysis, describes a well-focused, well-managed medical service facility that may well point the way to future economies in the field.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1982.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
Canada
Featured company
Shouldice Hospital Limited
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Abstract
Various proposals are set forth for expanding the capacity of the hospital. In assessing them, serious consideration has to be given to the culture of the organization and the importance of preserving it in a service delivery system. In addition to issues of capacity and organizational analysis, describes a well-focused, well-managed medical service facility that may well point the way to future economies in the field.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1982.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
Canada
Featured company
Shouldice Hospital Limited