Why should a healthcare organization attempt to determine competitors’ strategies and likely strategic responses?

Answer each question SEPARATELY with one source:

QUESTION 1)The process of service area competitor analysis is listed in Exhibit 3-1, page 82 of Strategic management of healthcare organizations.

Using this as a foundation, discuss why healthcare organizations should engage in competitor analysis and provide a rationale to support your discussion.

QUESTION 2)Why should a healthcare organization attempt to determine competitors’ strategies and likely strategic responses?