4b Case Study 3 A Hospital catches the Millennium Bug

Case Study 3 Team Assignment

Based on the facts presented in the case, how far had Fetcher-Allen progressed in these steps by June, 1998?  How likely is it that Fletcher-Allen would have achieved full-year 2000 compliance by December 31, 1999?  [Explain your reasoning, supported by specific evidence from the case and assigned readings.]

At the end of the case, Sadlemire observes, “This project sometimes plays second fiddle to other projects that I believe are less critical.”  What “other projects” do you think he is referring to here? What advice would you give Sadlemire to help him address this issue of conflicting priorities?

What should Bob Sadlemire tell the Board of Trustees at the June meeting?