CPHIMS CPHIMS Leadership and Strategic Planning 2

Question 1

A hospital CIO is developing a 3-year IT strategic plan. Which framework best aligns IT goals with organizational mission?

Accepted Answer

Balanced Scorecard

Answer

The Balanced Scorecard aligns IT objectives with financial, customer, internal process, and learning perspectives tied to organizational mission.

Question 2

When conducting a stakeholder analysis for an EHR implementation, which group should be identified as having HIGH influence but LOW interest?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory bodies

Answer

Regulatory bodies typically have high influence over compliance requirements but low day-to-day interest in operational details, placing them in the 'keep satisfied' quadrant.

Question 3

A health IT leader must choose between two competing projects with equal budgets. Which decision-making tool quantifies the financial return of each option?

Accepted Answer

Return on Investment (ROI) analysis

Answer

ROI analysis calculates net financial benefit relative to cost, enabling objective comparison of competing investments.

Question 4

Which leadership style is MOST appropriate when implementing a mandatory regulatory compliance system with a tight deadline?

Accepted Answer

Directive/Authoritative

Answer

A directive style provides clear instructions and structured guidance needed when compliance deadlines leave little room for collaborative decision-making.

Question 5

A healthcare organization's IT strategic plan should be reviewed and updated at minimum how often?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Annual reviews ensure the IT strategic plan remains aligned with evolving organizational goals, regulatory changes, and technology advancements.

CPHIMS Exam Practice Test

CPHIMS Exam Practice Test

CPHIMS CPHIMS Leadership and Strategic Planning 2