What are the short and long-term financial costs of applying this option?
Some options provide immediate short-term gain (such as downsizing), but studies indicate that for many the long-term benefits are never realized. It is important to look at both the short and long-term implications of all alternatives. 6. Will this option help us make a smooth transition from the current state to our vision? Change is never easy, but it is important to use options that provide clear steps for making the transition toward the vision. 7. What impact will this option have on the people who must support us? An organization’s reputation may be critical to its future success. For example, a healthcare institution’s relationship with the community is based on trust. Staffing options that erode the belief that the institution is a part of the community may have an impact on the public’s belief that they can receive good care. A hospital’s reputation comes from quality of care and from “the word on the street” regarding the institution. Public perception may be important to yo
