Incorporation of Management Theory Into Practice
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Write a paper of 1,000-1,500 words that addresses the following:
1. Discuss two or three historical shifts in leadership that eventually led to the creation of the human resources position.
2. Discuss various leadership theories and concepts that led to the evolution of the human resources position.
3. Describe how at least one theory influences the duties and organization of the human resources position.
4. Select three different departments or teams in a health care setting and explain what leadership type best serves the department or team most frequently.
5. Select one of the following health care settings: hospital, community care, transitional care, home care, and primary care. Describe organizational management principles that should be incorporated within this setting and justify those selections with specific supporting examples. Consider the health care setting characteristics that would inform your decision making.
Include three to five references to support your position.
Rubric-IncorporationofManagementTheoryIntoPractice.pdf
Benchmark - Incorporation of Management Theory Into Practice - Rubric Total 55 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory 2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Major Historical Shifts in
Leadership
Major Historical Shifts in
Leadership
0 points
A discussion of the major
historical shifts in leadership
that have led to the creation
of the human resources
position is not present.
5.01 points
A discussion of the major
historical shifts in leadership
that have led to the creation
of the human resources
position is present, but it
lacks detail or is incomplete.
5.78 points
A discussion of the major
historical shifts in leadership
that have led to the creation
of the human resources
position is present.
6.55 points
A discussion of the major
historical shifts in leadership
that have led to the creation
of the human resources
position is well developed.
7.7 points
A discussion of the major
historical shifts in leadership
that have led to the creation
of the human resources
position is thorough.
Leadership Theories and
Concepts
Leadership Theories and
Concepts
0 points
A discussion of various
leadership theories and
concepts that led to the
evolution of the human
resources position is not
present.
5.01 points
A discussion of various
leadership theories and
concepts that led to the
evolution of the human
resources position is present,
but it lacks detail or is
incomplete.
5.78 points
A discussion of various
leadership theories and
concepts that led to the
evolution of the human
resources position is present.
6.55 points
A discussion of various
leadership theories and
concepts that led to the
evolution of the human
resources position is well
developed.
7.7 points
A discussion of various
leadership theories and
concepts that led to the
evolution of the human
resources position is
thorough.
Influence of Theory on the
Duties and Organization of
the Human Resources
Position
Influence of Theory on the
Duties and Organization of
the Human Resources
Position
0 points
A description of how at least
one theory influences the
duties and organization of
the human resources
position is not present.
5.01 points
A description of how at least
one theory influences the
duties and organization of
the human resources
position is present, but it
lacks detail or is incomplete.
5.78 points
A description of how at least
one theory influences the
duties and organization of
the human resources
position is present.
6.55 points
A description of how at least
one theory influences the
duties and organization of
the human resources
position is well developed.
7.7 points
A description of how at least
one theory influences the
duties and organization of
the human resources
position is thorough.
Three Departments or
Teams and Leadership
Style
Three Departments or Teams
and Leadership Style
0 points
Three departments or teams
in the health care setting and
an explanation of the
leadership type that best
serves the departments or
teams most frequently are
not present.
5.01 points
Three departments or teams
in the health care setting and
an explanation of the
leadership type that best
serves the departments or
teams most frequently are
present, but lack detail or are
incomplete.
5.78 points
Three departments or teams
in the health care setting and
an explanation of the
leadership type that best
serves the departments or
teams most frequently are
present.
6.55 points
Three departments or teams
in the health care setting and
an explanation of the
leadership type that best
serves the departments or
teams most frequently are
well developed.
7.7 points
Three departments or teams
in the health care setting and
an explanation of the
leadership type that best
serves the departments or
teams most frequently are
thorough.
Organizational
Management Principles for
a Health Care Setting (B)
Organizational Management
Principles for a Health Care
Setting (C1.2)
0 points
A description of
organizational management
principles that should be
incorporated within the
selected setting and a
justification for these
principles with specific
supporting examples are
present.
5.01 points
A description of
organizational management
principles that should be
incorporated within the
selected setting and a
justification for these
principles with specific
supporting examples are
present, but lack detail or are
incomplete.
5.78 points
A description of
organizational management
principles that should be
incorporated within the
selected setting and a
justification for these
principles with specific
supporting examples are
present.
6.55 points
A description of
organizational management
principles that should be
incorporated within the
selected setting and a
justification for these
principles with specific
supporting examples are well
developed.
7.7 points
A description of
organizational management
principles that should be
incorporated within the
selected setting and a
justification for these
principles with specific
supporting examples are
thorough.
Thesis Development and
Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible
overall purpose or organizing
claim.
2.5 points
Thesis is insufficiently
developed or vague. Purpose
is not clear.
2.89 points
Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
3.27 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts
the development of the
paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the
arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.
3.85 points
Thesis is comprehensive and
contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the
paper clear.
Argument Logic and
Construction
Argument Logic and
Construction
0 points
Statement of purpose is not
justified by the conclusion.
The conclusion does not
support the claim made.
2.86 points
Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic.
3.3 points
Argument is orderly, but may
have a few inconsistencies.
The argument presents
minimal justification of
claims. Argument logically,
3.74 points
Argument shows logical
progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth
progression of claims from
4.4 points
Clear and convincing
argument presents a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling © 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory 2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Argument is incoherent and
uses noncredible sources.
Some sources have
questionable credibility.
but not thoroughly, supports
the purpose. Sources used
are credible. Introduction
and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
introduction to conclusion.
Most sources are
authoritative.
manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is
used.
1.79 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
2.06 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
2.34 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
2.75 points
Writer is clearly in command
of standard, written,
academic English.
Paper Format (use of
appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
Paper Format (use of
appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
0 points
Template is not used
appropriately, or
documentation format is
rarely followed correctly.
1.79 points
Appropriate template is
used, but some elements are
missing or mistaken. A lack
of control with formatting is
apparent.
2.06 points
Appropriate template is
used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors
may be present.
2.34 points
Appropriate template is fully
used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
2.75 points
All format elements are
correct.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
1.79 points
Documentation of sources is
inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
2.06 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, although some
formatting errors may be
present.
2.34 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is
mostly correct.
2.75 points
Sources are completely and
correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free
of error.
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