Categories of strategy formulation
There are five categories of strategy formulation available to utilize, and they are as follows:
- Directional strategy
- Adaptive strategy
- Market entry strategy
- Competitive strategy
- Implementation strategy
To be effective, these strategies must be formulated in a specific order. Please address the following:
- Why is it so important to formulate strategies in this specific order?
- Provide an example of each category of strategy formulation for discussion.
- Based on your perspective, is one type of strategy formulation more effective than another for an acute care hospital? Why or why not?

