Health care financial mangers stand between the company’s real assets and the financial markets where the firm raises the firm’s cash. The response financial manger will not fixate on short-term financial gain for the shareholder, but rather concentrate on the long-term interests of the company. The maximizing shareholder value approach means that decisions about strategy and tactics are based primarily on financial considerations.

1. With the mission of maximizing shareholder value in mind, how could the health care financial manager help to motivate a large group of the employees to exceptional performance? Explain in detail
2. Should the financial manager have any influence on care mapping within the organization? Why or why not, and give rationale.