Indonesian Journal of Clinical Pathology and Medical Laboratory
ISSN 0854-4263
Vol. 13 / No. 2 / Published : 2007-03
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Original Article :
Strategic prioritization in clinical laboratory services using sfas technique by means of swot matrix
Author :
- B. Mulyono*1
- Bagian/SMF Patologi Klinik FK. UGM/RSUP DR Sardjito, Yogyakarta
Abstract :
To face the global competition of clinical laboratory services, some techniques are needed for strategic formulation. SWOT, external, and internal analysis have been known as techniques for those purposes. SFAS technique was introduced recently as a simple procedure to be used as complementary tool. To evaluate an program prioritization using SFAS technique. Qualitative descriptive case analysis. Observation was done into Clinical Pathology Department of Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta during its activities in the year of 2006. IFA and EFA matrices showed the total scores > 2.5 and SWOT analysis revealed that the position was in 1st quadrant of the matrix. SFAS technique showed the total score > 3.0 that mean the prioritization was appropiate. SFAS technique is valuable in supporting the formulation of strategy.
Keyword :
clinical laboratory services–SWOT matrix–SFAS technique – program prioritization,
References :
Nigon DL,(2000) Clinical Laboratory Management New York : Leadership Century for the 21 st Century
