Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## HospitalLeadershipTheoriesAssignment.docx
– ## HospitalScenario.pdf
– ## Rubric-HospitalApplicationLeadershipTheories.pdf
**## HospitalLeadershipTheoriesAssignment.docx**
After looking at the Hospital Scenario
Write a 500-750-word paper that addresses the following:
1. Evaluate each leadership theory in each management style and identify the benefits and challenges of each manager's characteristics.
2. Explain what elements situational leadership, transactional leadership, and transformational leadership theories are are present.
3. Describe how each leadership style assists in meeting major challenges in health care organizations today.
Include two to three sources
**## HospitalScenario.pdf**
HOSPITAL Scenario
Type of care provided
Scenario
A hospital is an acute care short-term stay and emergency medical center that also includes medical
departments such as, surgical, obstetrics, infectious disease, radiology, laboratory, and mental health.
In order to improve efficiency in the quality improvement department, a large hospital decided to
eliminate a generalist model of staffing, and instead created two specific work groups. The plan was
that each work group would focus on specific projects within the department. The reorganization date
would occur in the next few months, at the beginning of the new fiscal year. This plan was announced
to all of the staff, and then the teams were announced. The employees had been split evenly between
the two managers currently overseeing people in the generalist model of staffing. It was also explained
that project-specific performances would be measured through the following metrics: efficiency
outcomes, survey results, and resource expenditures.
The managers, Rachel and Tomas, each met with their new teams to outline their vision:
Rachel
Rachel, ambitious to be leading the top performing team, explained that she would be organizing the
team based upon demonstration of leadership abilities and a desire to succeed. The individuals who
displayed this behavior would be rewarded with one of the four lead positions. Questions quickly arose
from the group as to how “leadership and desire to succeed” would be identified, and how individuals
overall would be chosen. Rachel responded by saying she would personally choose the individuals; they
would be determined as she closely watched individual performance and determined whether or not
people were “doing their best work.”
After work, members of the new team informally gathered to discuss the changes. Several of the
employees who had worked with Rachel before described situations they witnessed while on her past
teams. They concluded that she typically had “favorites” and these were the people who advanced.
From their experience, they believed becoming a “favorite” meant taking on extra tasks and extra hours.
One member, newer to the company, was surprised by the information. Rachel had just approached
him in private and told him that she had heard good things about his performance; she intimated that he
would be a perfect fit for the lead position—but that those in the lead positions needed to take on a
tremendous amount of work because the lead positions were especially vital to the success of the
company.
no lead positions. Tomas led the group through an activity to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and
special skills. Tomas then led the group through an extensive team-building activity that was designed
to demonstrate the importance of interdependency. At the end of the meeting, Tomas concluded with a
conversation on accountability plans and shared vision.
As people left to go home, they discussed the meeting. There were mixed feelings about the meeting
and the team’s direction. Some were enthused by the vision; but frustrated because little was revealed
about the day-to-day expectations or actual job duties. Others felt that the activities they had to do were
“fluff” and that a full day had been a waste. A couple of these individuals were especially disappointed
that there were no lead positions to work toward.
Tomas introduced the initial meeting to his new team as a “strategy meeting” and scheduled a full day
for the team to meet. At the beginning of the meeting, Tomas described the new team’s organization as
a group of “interdependent people working toward a common goal,” and reported that there would be
Tomas
**## Rubric-HospitalApplicationLeadershipTheories.pdf**
11/7/25, 5:17 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Hospital Application: Leadership Theories – Rubric Total 50 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Leadership Theory
Leadership Theory
0 points
The essay does not
adequately or clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not adequately
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
7.48 points
The essay does not clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not completely
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
8.63 points
The essay includes a basic
evaluation of each
leadership theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
9.78 points
The essay thoroughly
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
11.5 points
The essay substantially
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
Elements of Leadership
Elements of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately explain what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
7.48 points
The essay provides a
minimal and unclear
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
8.63 points
The essay provides a basic
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
9.78 points
The essay clearly explains
what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
11.5 points
The essay comprehensively
explains what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
Leadership Style
Leadership Style
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
each leadership style
assists in meeting major
challenges in health care
organizations today.
7.8 points
The essay does not clearly
describe how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
9 points
The essay includes a basic
description of how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
10.2 points
The essay concisely
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
12 points
The essay skillfully
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
2.28 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
2.63 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
2.98 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
3.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
2.6 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
3 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
3.4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
1.63 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
1.88 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
2.13 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
2.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
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Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
1.63 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
1.88 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.13 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
2.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.63 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
1.88 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.13 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
2.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## Rubric-HospitalApplicationLeadershipTheories.pdf**
11/7/25, 5:17 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Hospital Application: Leadership Theories – Rubric Total 50 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Leadership Theory
Leadership Theory
0 points
The essay does not
adequately or clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not adequately
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
7.48 points
The essay does not clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not completely
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
8.63 points
The essay includes a basic
evaluation of each
leadership theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
9.78 points
The essay thoroughly
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
11.5 points
The essay substantially
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
Elements of Leadership
Elements of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately explain what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
7.48 points
The essay provides a
minimal and unclear
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
8.63 points
The essay provides a basic
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
9.78 points
The essay clearly explains
what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
11.5 points
The essay comprehensively
explains what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
Leadership Style
Leadership Style
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
each leadership style
assists in meeting major
challenges in health care
organizations today.
7.8 points
The essay does not clearly
describe how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
9 points
The essay includes a basic
description of how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
10.2 points
The essay concisely
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
12 points
The essay skillfully
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
2.28 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
2.63 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
2.98 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
3.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
2.6 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
3 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
3.4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
1.63 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
1.88 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
2.13 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
2.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
11/7/25, 5:17 PM
Page 2 of 2about:srcdoc
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
1.63 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
1.88 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.13 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
2.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.63 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
1.88 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.13 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
2.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## HospitalLeadershipTheoriesAssignment.docx**
After looking at the Hospital Scenario
Write a 500-750-word paper that addresses the following:
1. Evaluate each leadership theory in each management style and identify the benefits and challenges of each manager's characteristics.
2. Explain what elements situational leadership, transactional leadership, and transformational leadership theories are are present.
3. Describe how each leadership style assists in meeting major challenges in health care organizations today.
Include two to three sources
**## HospitalScenario.pdf**
HOSPITAL Scenario
Type of care provided
Scenario
A hospital is an acute care short-term stay and emergency medical center that also includes medical
departments such as, surgical, obstetrics, infectious disease, radiology, laboratory, and mental health.
In order to improve efficiency in the quality improvement department, a large hospital decided to
eliminate a generalist model of staffing, and instead created two specific work groups. The plan was
that each work group would focus on specific projects within the department. The reorganization date
would occur in the next few months, at the beginning of the new fiscal year. This plan was announced
to all of the staff, and then the teams were announced. The employees had been split evenly between
the two managers currently overseeing people in the generalist model of staffing. It was also explained
that project-specific performances would be measured through the following metrics: efficiency
outcomes, survey results, and resource expenditures.
The managers, Rachel and Tomas, each met with their new teams to outline their vision:
Rachel
Rachel, ambitious to be leading the top performing team, explained that she would be organizing the
team based upon demonstration of leadership abilities and a desire to succeed. The individuals who
displayed this behavior would be rewarded with one of the four lead positions. Questions quickly arose
from the group as to how “leadership and desire to succeed” would be identified, and how individuals
overall would be chosen. Rachel responded by saying she would personally choose the individuals; they
would be determined as she closely watched individual performance and determined whether or not
people were “doing their best work.”
After work, members of the new team informally gathered to discuss the changes. Several of the
employees who had worked with Rachel before described situations they witnessed while on her past
teams. They concluded that she typically had “favorites” and these were the people who advanced.
From their experience, they believed becoming a “favorite” meant taking on extra tasks and extra hours.
One member, newer to the company, was surprised by the information. Rachel had just approached
him in private and told him that she had heard good things about his performance; she intimated that he
would be a perfect fit for the lead position—but that those in the lead positions needed to take on a
tremendous amount of work because the lead positions were especially vital to the success of the
company.
no lead positions. Tomas led the group through an activity to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and
special skills. Tomas then led the group through an extensive team-building activity that was designed
to demonstrate the importance of interdependency. At the end of the meeting, Tomas concluded with a
conversation on accountability plans and shared vision.
As people left to go home, they discussed the meeting. There were mixed feelings about the meeting
and the team’s direction. Some were enthused by the vision; but frustrated because little was revealed
about the day-to-day expectations or actual job duties. Others felt that the activities they had to do were
“fluff” and that a full day had been a waste. A couple of these individuals were especially disappointed
that there were no lead positions to work toward.
Tomas introduced the initial meeting to his new team as a “strategy meeting” and scheduled a full day
for the team to meet. At the beginning of the meeting, Tomas described the new team’s organization as
a group of “interdependent people working toward a common goal,” and reported that there would be
Tomas
**## Rubric-HospitalApplicationLeadershipTheories.pdf**
11/7/25, 5:17 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Hospital Application: Leadership Theories – Rubric Total 50 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Leadership Theory
Leadership Theory
0 points
The essay does not
adequately or clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not adequately
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
7.48 points
The essay does not clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not completely
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
8.63 points
The essay includes a basic
evaluation of each
leadership theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
9.78 points
The essay thoroughly
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
11.5 points
The essay substantially
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
Elements of Leadership
Elements of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately explain what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
7.48 points
The essay provides a
minimal and unclear
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
8.63 points
The essay provides a basic
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
9.78 points
The essay clearly explains
what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
11.5 points
The essay comprehensively
explains what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
Leadership Style
Leadership Style
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
each leadership style
assists in meeting major
challenges in health care
organizations today.
7.8 points
The essay does not clearly
describe how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
9 points
The essay includes a basic
description of how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
10.2 points
The essay concisely
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
12 points
The essay skillfully
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
2.28 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
2.63 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
2.98 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
3.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
2.6 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
3 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
3.4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
1.63 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
1.88 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
2.13 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
2.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
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Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
1.63 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
1.88 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.13 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
2.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.63 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
1.88 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.13 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
2.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## HospitalLeadershipTheoriesAssignment.docx**
After looking at the Hospital Scenario
Write a 500-750-word paper that addresses the following:
1. Evaluate each leadership theory in each management style and identify the benefits and challenges of each manager's characteristics.
2. Explain what elements situational leadership, transactional leadership, and transformational leadership theories are are present.
3. Describe how each leadership style assists in meeting major challenges in health care organizations today.
Include two to three sources
**## HospitalScenario.pdf**
HOSPITAL Scenario
Type of care provided
Scenario
A hospital is an acute care short-term stay and emergency medical center that also includes medical
departments such as, surgical, obstetrics, infectious disease, radiology, laboratory, and mental health.
In order to improve efficiency in the quality improvement department, a large hospital decided to
eliminate a generalist model of staffing, and instead created two specific work groups. The plan was
that each work group would focus on specific projects within the department. The reorganization date
would occur in the next few months, at the beginning of the new fiscal year. This plan was announced
to all of the staff, and then the teams were announced. The employees had been split evenly between
the two managers currently overseeing people in the generalist model of staffing. It was also explained
that project-specific performances would be measured through the following metrics: efficiency
outcomes, survey results, and resource expenditures.
The managers, Rachel and Tomas, each met with their new teams to outline their vision:
Rachel
Rachel, ambitious to be leading the top performing team, explained that she would be organizing the
team based upon demonstration of leadership abilities and a desire to succeed. The individuals who
displayed this behavior would be rewarded with one of the four lead positions. Questions quickly arose
from the group as to how “leadership and desire to succeed” would be identified, and how individuals
overall would be chosen. Rachel responded by saying she would personally choose the individuals; they
would be determined as she closely watched individual performance and determined whether or not
people were “doing their best work.”
After work, members of the new team informally gathered to discuss the changes. Several of the
employees who had worked with Rachel before described situations they witnessed while on her past
teams. They concluded that she typically had “favorites” and these were the people who advanced.
From their experience, they believed becoming a “favorite” meant taking on extra tasks and extra hours.
One member, newer to the company, was surprised by the information. Rachel had just approached
him in private and told him that she had heard good things about his performance; she intimated that he
would be a perfect fit for the lead position—but that those in the lead positions needed to take on a
tremendous amount of work because the lead positions were especially vital to the success of the
company.
no lead positions. Tomas led the group through an activity to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and
special skills. Tomas then led the group through an extensive team-building activity that was designed
to demonstrate the importance of interdependency. At the end of the meeting, Tomas concluded with a
conversation on accountability plans and shared vision.
As people left to go home, they discussed the meeting. There were mixed feelings about the meeting
and the team’s direction. Some were enthused by the vision; but frustrated because little was revealed
about the day-to-day expectations or actual job duties. Others felt that the activities they had to do were
“fluff” and that a full day had been a waste. A couple of these individuals were especially disappointed
that there were no lead positions to work toward.
Tomas introduced the initial meeting to his new team as a “strategy meeting” and scheduled a full day
for the team to meet. At the beginning of the meeting, Tomas described the new team’s organization as
a group of “interdependent people working toward a common goal,” and reported that there would be
Tomas
**## Rubric-HospitalApplicationLeadershipTheories.pdf**
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Hospital Application: Leadership Theories – Rubric Total 50 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Leadership Theory
Leadership Theory
0 points
The essay does not
adequately or clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not adequately
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
7.48 points
The essay does not clearly
evaluate each leadership
theory in each
management style and
does not completely
identify the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
8.63 points
The essay includes a basic
evaluation of each
leadership theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
9.78 points
The essay thoroughly
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
11.5 points
The essay substantially
evaluates each leadership
theory in each
management style and
identifies the benefits and
challenges of the
characteristics for each
manager.
Elements of Leadership
Elements of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately explain what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
7.48 points
The essay provides a
minimal and unclear
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
8.63 points
The essay provides a basic
explanation of what
elements are situational
leadership, transactional
leadership, and
transformational
leadership theories.
9.78 points
The essay clearly explains
what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
11.5 points
The essay comprehensively
explains what elements are
situational leadership,
transactional leadership,
and transformational
leadership theories.
Leadership Style
Leadership Style
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
each leadership style
assists in meeting major
challenges in health care
organizations today.
7.8 points
The essay does not clearly
describe how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
9 points
The essay includes a basic
description of how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
10.2 points
The essay concisely
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
12 points
The essay skillfully
describes how each
leadership style assists in
meeting major challenges
in health care
organizations today.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
2.28 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
2.63 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
2.98 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
3.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
2.6 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
3 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
3.4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
4 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
1.63 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
1.88 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
2.13 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
2.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
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Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
1.63 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
1.88 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.13 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
2.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.63 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
1.88 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.13 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
2.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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