Objectives

• Explain how organizations function.
• Compare and contrast characteristics of leadership and management.
• Apply trends, issues, theories, and evidence as guidelines for management decisions.
• Evaluate effectiveness of communications patterns using specific management situations.

Please create a new word document with title p, body of paper, and references according to 7th ed APA to submit your work.

Essential elements of scholarly writing:

• Ensure correct grammar and spelling
• Assignment should be submitted as an APA Paper, including title page and references.
• Title p is required for this Assignment and the UTACON version is expected format.
• 1-inch margins.
• Please provide all references used to support your opinions and clarify positions in the paper. The reference list begins on a separate page from the content.
• Headings are expected and must be connected to the assignment criteria following APA style. An introduction is expected, providing a brief look at what is planned within the body of the paper. However, no heading is used over the introduction in APA. A Summary is used and should have a heading over it.
• For all other style questions, refer the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

Rubric

Use this rubric to guide your work on the Week 5 Organizational Analysis - Your Experience.

Criteria

Ratings

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA Format including correct grammar and punctuation

10to >8.0pts Target APA format and style are correct and clear. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature citations are correct. (0-2 errors)

8to >5.0pts Acceptable APA format and style are mostly correct. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature citations are correct. (3-5 errors)

5to >0pts Unacceptable APA format and style are minimally correct. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature are cited but contain mistakes. (>5)

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Observations

30to >20.0pts Target Observations of and comments about the Nurse Manager's effectiveness or ineffectiveness when handling conflict. If no conflict observed, detailed example of past conflict observed and how the manager handled it and detailed discussion of effectiveness or ineffectiveness (2 examples) Rationale (research, examples, specific outcomes) for connections to specific styles

20to >11.0pts Acceptable General observations of and comments about the Nurse Manager's effectiveness or ineffectiveness when handling conflict. If no conflict observed, general example of past conflict observed and how the manager handled it and general discussion of effectiveness or ineffectiveness (1 example) General rationale for some connections

11to >0pts Unacceptable Minimal Observations of and comments about the Nurse Manager's effectiveness or ineffectiveness when handling conflict. If no conflict observed, minimal discussion of past conflict observed and how the manager handled it and minimal discussion of effectiveness or ineffectiveness (0 example) Little or no rationale for statements provided (0 pts)

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Reflections

30to >20.0pts Target (21-30 points) Clear description of your initial impression of the Nurse Manager did your initial impression change during the interview or shadowing experience if so, why did it change. Clear identification of the leadership style of the leader with a minimum of one reference. At least two specific examples of a manager's leadership skills and how your manager's leadership style compliments or competes against the organization's overall effectiveness.

20to >11.0pts Acceptable General description of your initial impression of the Nurse Manager and how your impression of the manager's role has changed General identification of your own leadership style with references cited. At least one example of manager's leadership skills and how your manger's leadership style compliments, or competes against, the overall effectiveness of the organization.

11to >0pts Unacceptable Vague or missing description of your initial impression of the Nurse Manager and how your impression of the manager's role has changed Vague or missing identification of your own leadership style. Poorly worded or missing example of leadership skills or no critique of effectiveness. No references

Leader/Professional Development

30to >20.0pts Target Specific statements of why or why not you would want the position Detailed description of skills you would need, and whether you have them now and evidence to support your assessment Specific, viable types of professional development that would help you develop needed skills

20to >11.0pts Acceptable N/A List of skills you would need, and whether you have them now General activities needed to develop needed skills

11to >0pts Unacceptable Unclear or missing statements of why or why not you would want the position Inaccurate, incomplete, or missing skills required for this position No activities or strategies to develop needed skills

Observations

What types of conflict did you observe? Was your leader/manager effective or ineffective in handling the conflict(s)? Give 2 specific examples of how your leader/manager's leadership style influenced their method to handle the conflict.

If you didn't observe any conflict, describe a common conflict that occurred in your workplace. How did your manager handle the conflict and was it effective or ineffective? Give 2 specific examples of how your leader/manager's leadership style influenced their method to handle the conflict.

Reflections

Briefly summarize what your initial impression would be of the Nurse Manager and how your impression of the Nurse Manager's role has changed during this shadowing experience. Briefly describe your own leadership style and whether you feel that this style would complement the organization. Summarize how your manager's leadership skills and style either complements or competes against the effectiveness of the organization.

Professional Development

Would you like this position? Why or why not? What skills would you need to develop and how would you acquire them if you were interested in this position? What types of professional development would help you develop these skills?