Shouldice Hospital

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e normal level. Patients are asked to go around the hospital and make new friends during their stay, and to share and exchange their experiences. Shouldice Hospital also offers free annual check ups for its alumni and organizes annual reunions.
ľ Coping with change in Demand: Organizations ability to meet the increasing demand is important to its ability to compete. This is one of the major issues that Shouldice management is facing. Dr.Shouldice felt the need to expand their business in order to meet the growing demand and prevent potential competitors.
ľ Flexibility and New Product introduction Speed: It is essential for organizations to offer a variety of products and services to its customers. But Shouldice Hospital is not flexible to accept patients with any other form of hernia or health risk. They do not want to try any other procedures in its operations. Senior surgeons are not interested in changing the schedule for operations either.
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Shouldice Hospital has reached the pinnacle of efficiency and utilization o...