Final Assignment
- This paper will be your unique, scholarly contribution. With each option, I am just giving you a broad topic. It is up to you to address the topic but support it with empirical facts, theory, and a persuasive argument that is appropriate for a Master’s level program.
- All papers have to be written in third person – think of this as a formal, practitioner-based paper. As this is a formal, practitioner paper.
- Research paper format – 2,500-3,000 words for BODY of the paper (about 10 pages double- spaced).
- Remember that this paper is a THEORETICAL PAPER. This class is all about theory. If you FAIL TO GROUND YOUR PAPER IN A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK – you have not met the goals of this paper. This paper is supposed to answer one of the questions below – THROUGH THE USE OF THEORY. I cannot say this enough; it is not enough to address one of the options below. It has to be substantiated through theory and peer-reviewed resources. Your opinions do not constitute a research paper.
- Address the case inquiries in full, being absolutely certain to do so not as a layperson, but as a healthcare organizational behavior expert, making sure to reference theory, findings in scholarly articles, etc. to justify your positions. Merely providing personal opinions which are unsupported is insufficient and will be grounds for failing this assignment. You must use the tools offered in your readings, coupled with those acquired by additional research, to address the case professionally.
- APA Format with In-text citations(Lord, 2018) and Proper reference formatting.
- 10 (minimum) or 40 (maximum) references, with at least 10 being from scholarly academic journals (peer reviewed journals). (i.e., New York Times – non-scholarly or Health Affairs – scholarly (peer reviewed).
- When I submit, Turnitin – threshold for originality (no greater than 20%)
Suggested Paper Layout
It is recommended that you include the following sections in your paper:
- Title (Name, Student ID, Date, Paper Title)
- Abstract (200 word synopsis / summary of paper)
- Keyword – Identify which Paper Option you are writing about
- Introduction (one-two paragraphs)
- Body of Paper
- Review and Application of Theory (use sub-sections as you deem necessary – you need to provide enough detail that as the reader, I assume you are an expert in this area
- You need to demonstrate a significant degree of knowledge regarding the theory and topic you choose
- Recommend you review the existing literature to further explore that theory and how it has been applied
- Discussion (Tie the theory back to the case problem)
- Conclusion (one – three paragraphs)
- References (APA style)
Theory
CHOSEN TOPIC – OPTION #2 (see below for additional information)
Option 2:
In Chapter 11, we discussed contemporary theories of leadership. For this assignment, you will need to
compare / contrast the similarities and differences of transactional and transformational theories of leadership. Discuss the appropriateness of each style in the modern healthcare environment. List the positive and negative outcomes that can arise from each leadership approach. Take into account the current healthcare environment and the factors that are influencing healthcare providers, such as, changing regulation, globalization, technology, patient engagement, and/or empowerment.
In Chapter 11, we discussed contemporary theories of leadership. For this assignment, you will need to
compare / contrast the similarities and differences of transactional and transformational theories of leadership. Discuss the appropriateness of each style in the modern healthcare environment. List the positive and negative outcomes that can arise from each leadership approach. Take into account the current healthcare environment and the factors that are influencing healthcare providers, such as, changing regulation, globalization, technology, patient engagement, and/or empowerment.
Possible Deliverables for Option 2:
– What does the healthcare environment look like currently? Which leadership style do you believe is appropriate for organizational success in today’s market? Justify your response with facts and figures.
– In what context is each leadership style appropriate?
– What benefits arise with each leadership style?
– What are the cons that arise with each leadership style?
– Identify strategies justify the chosen leadership role(s) – using established theories