Chapter 3

Developing Improvement Alternatives

Learning Objectives

When you complete this chapter, you should be able to define, describe, or explain the following within the context of this chapter:

•   The “what is”

•   The “what should be”

•   Needs assessment

•   Continuous improvement

•   Closing the gap

•   Cost–consequences analysis

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