1. Would X be someone you would consider as a viable potential candidate for the hospital administrator position, despite his limited technical expertise? Why or why not? 2. If the position being sought was the supervisor of the hospital s computer technology department, would you consider X to be a viable potential candidate? Why or why not? 3. Discuss skills this applicant would possess that would aid the organization in either position. 4. Discuss this applicants previous relationships and how that might translate into needed relationships within the hospital. Coach X: Effective Hospital Administrator Assume that you are a member of the search committee that is evaluating applicants for the position of administrator of a 300-bed community -owned hospital in your city. In examining the applicants resumes, you note that most have had experience in health care settings, many having previous experiences as administrators or assistant administrators. One application, however, is quite different. It is from one of the most successful college football coaches in the country, someone we will call X. Being a sports fan, you have seen this person many times on national television as his teams have consistently placed in the top 10 NCAA ratings. He has won five national championships in the past 15 years. His school leads major colleges in athlete graduation rates, throughout his 30-year coaching career, his program have not been charged with a single NCAA violation. He
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