The business case as a strategic tool for change

J Nurs Adm. 2007 Sep;37(9):414-9. doi: 10.1097/01.NNA.0000285139.11376.d5.

Abstract

The authors discuss the clinically focused business case, when it is and is not needed, and the knowledge and skills the nurse executive must master to use the business case effectively as a strategic tool. Necessary skills include translating nursing practice proposals into cost-effective change initiatives and marketing those changes to colleagues.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Commerce / organization & administration*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Leadership
  • Models, Nursing*
  • Models, Organizational*
  • Nurse Administrators / organization & administration*
  • Nurse Administrators / psychology
  • Nurse's Role
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Organizational Objectives
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Planning Techniques
  • Professional Competence
  • Thinking