The creation of a successful strategic plan is derived from researched data; in particular, applicable data can be obtained from a SWOT an​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​alysis. Review section 5.4 of the course text, which presents examples of environmental analysis, both internal and external, for a hypothetical nursing facility. Examine the strategic plan of the HCO you have chosen for your Final Project and the results from the SWOT analysis that you performed in Week 2. Then, in your initial post, address the following questions: • What external and internal environmental analysis data could be applied to the marketing plan you are developing for your Final Project? • How will the environmental analysis support the marketing plan to fulfill the organizations strategic object​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ives?

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