Must be 4000-5000 words in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Final Paper

(HOSPITAL)

In Week One, you will choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.).  Assume that you are a hired consultant for this organization.  You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization.

Your research has identified the following problems:

  • Role conflicts within groups
  • Communication problems among group members
  • Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members
  • Excessive intergroup conflict

In a 4000-5000 word paper, include the following:

  • Introduction – clear explanation of the type of organization
  • Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points)
  • Recommendations to resolve each problem
  • Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity
  • Conclusion/Summary

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

  • Must be 4000-5000 words in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must use at least six scholarly sources, in addition to the course text.

Describe the main function of emotions in conflict resolution activities. Provide a conflict example which supports how emotions help people adapt.

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Describe the main function of emotions in conflict resolution activities. Provide a conflict example which supports how emotions help people adapt.

Review the list of common misconceptions about emotions in the text. Discuss one of the misconceptions about emotions. How does this misconception hinder effective conflict resolution?

Discussion 2

 

List and explain in your own words the benefits of systems theory as a framework for understanding conflict. Be sure to provide specific personal examples.

The text discusses conflict patterns including conflict triangles, coalitions, rules, metaphors, patterning, and micro-events. Explain one of these patterns and provide an example of how one of these patterns applies to the conflict in the case study, “Eye to Eye.”

Discussion 3

 

Describe a conflict situation involving the competitive approach to negotiation. Explain how one of the collaborative communication techniques (expanding the pie, nonspecific compensation, cost cutting or bridging) could be used to transform the conflict. How does collaborative negotiation correlate with conflict styles?

Read “The Rainbow Development Water Problem” case on pages 274-275 of the text. Respond to the following questions:

Specify competitive, collaborative, and transformative approaches to defining this problem.

Describe each of the seven elements of principled negotiation and how it can be used to transform this conflict?

Discussion 4

 

Describe a situation when you engaged in or utilized informal third party intervention. Was it successful in resolving the conflict? Why or why not? Describe cautions of informal intervention. How does this information help you in choosing to engage in or use informal intervention in the future?

What criteria would you use to choose which form of third party intervention is best? Provide a conflict example that would benefit from third party intervention. Which type of intervention would you use? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Discussion 5

 

Discuss one aspect of forgiveness or reconciliation from Chapter 10 that is meaningful to you. How does it change your perspective?

This course has provided you with extensive information about the nature of conflict. List three elements you found most significant in this course and why. In addition, what personal changes have you made in your own conflict approach?

The book is  Interpersonal conflict / Joyce L. Hocker, William W. Wilmot.—9th ed.

Ethics in Public Health Case Study

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Ethics in Public Health Case Study

[WLO: 3] [CLO: 6]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 5 in your textbook, the Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. article, and the appropriate pages from Ethics and Public Health: Model Curriculum according to the module you choose below.

For your assignment,

  • Select one of the modules presented in the instructions below.
  • Provide accurate and appropriate responses to the five worksheet questions associated with the module’s case study.
  • Explain your answers using critical thinking and research.

Step 1: Select one of the following case studies located in Ethics and Public health: Model Curriculum for your paper and use the associated worksheet to complete the assignment.

Choose one of the following:

  • Module 4: Community-Based Practice and Research: Collaboration and Sharing Power
    • Read the introductory information: pages 103 to 118 (15 pages)
    • Read Case Study 1: Providing Culturally Appropriate Services in a Changing Community: pages 119 through 122 (4 pages)
    • Use the worksheet: Module 4: Case Study 1: Providing Culturally Appropriate Services in a Changing Community
  • Module 7: Ethical Issues in Environmental and Occupational Health.
    • Read the introductory information: pages 159 through 169 (10 pages)
    • Read Case Study 1: Environmental Injustice in Homer, Louisiana: pages 170 through 173 (4 pages)
    • Use worksheet: Module 7: Case Study 1: Environmental Injustice in Homer, Louisiana
  • Module 9: Public Health and Health System Reform: Access, Priority Setting, and Allocation of Resources
    • Read the introductory information: pages 241 through 252 (12 pages)
    • Read Case Study 3: Making Cuts in a Health Department Budget, including the fact sheet on page 256 and pages 263 through 267 (6 pages)
    • Use the worksheet: Module 9: Case Study 3: Making Cuts in a Health Budget Department Budget

Step 2: Download the worksheet for your selected module and address the questions in the worksheet using complete sentences.

Please know that although this is not a formal written paper, you still need to use APA formatting.

Your completed worksheet

  • Must use double-spacing with 1-inch margins
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
      For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must use at least two additional scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text and case study itself to support your answers to the case study questions. The Ashford University Library is a great place to find resources. Watch the Ashford University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. tutorial for research tips.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

Discuss how your model of leadership assists in the development of leaders. Your paper should be two to three pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style, and it must include citations and references from the text and at least three scholarly sources.  

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A competency model is a set of knowledge, skills, behaviors, or attributes, which defines what is needed by a person to be effective in a particular leadership position. The two articles this week titled; A leadership competency model: Guiding the NAON process and Leadership Competencies from the SHRM website, introduce the concept of competency models and provides an example of a leadership competency model. Study the practice of competency modeling and existing leadership competency models. Using the Ashford University Library, search for a minimum of three scholarly sources on competency models and develop a competency model for a particular leadership position, such as college president, mayor, college athletic coach, or chief executive officer. In your paper

• Provide an overview of your competency model.

• List three to five specific skills, abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and/or knowledge areas you believe are important for success in the position. Clearly define and provide examples of each.

• Illustrate how you would go about evaluating leaders in a specific leadership position using your model.

• Discuss how your model of leadership assists in the development of leaders. Your paper should be two to three pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style, and it must include citations and references from the text and at least three scholarly sources.

References

Article

McWilliams, Margaret A., .(2007, Jul-Aug). A leadership competency model: Guiding the NAON process . Orthopaedic Nursing . 26:4, 211-213. Retrieved from the EbscoHost database.

SHRM . (2008). Leadership competencies (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org/research/articles/articles/pages/leadershipcompetencies.aspx

Schippmann, J. S., Ash, R. A., Battista, M., Carr, L., Eyde, L. D., Hesketh, B., Kehow, J., Pearlman, K., Prien, E. P. & Sanchez, J. I. (2000). The practice of competency modeling. Personnel Psychology, 53(3), 703−740. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.

Multimedia

Goldberg, J. (Producer). (1997). A report from the Harvard Business School: Leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video file].  Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.

INTELECOM (Producer). Elements of leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file].  Retrieved from http://searchcenter.intelecomonline.net:80/playClipDirect.aspx?id=4870EEC7664070BBC7A04533604A03CF3B24D9F4563D27DA2718088A1E8AF2C6C2404B2E58EC51E8533A1C8A81C8C254

Websites

Changing minds. (2013). Leadership theories (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/theories/leadership_theories.htm

Grading Rubric:

Distinguished – Provides a thorough overview of a competency model. Distinguished – Lists and clearly and thoroughly defines three to five specific skills, abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and/or knowledge areas for success and provides appropriate examples of each.

Distinguished – Comprehensively and accurately illustrates how to evaluate leaders using a model and discusses how the model assists in leadership development.

Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding