leadership and management traits and theories necessary for managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural health care organization

Final Project- PowerPoint Presentation

The Final Project should demonstrate an understanding of the reading  assignments, class discussions, your own research and the application of  new knowledge.  It should utilize previous skills developed in  foundational health care courses and apply them within the context and  viewpoint of a health care administrator and their role in managing  health and human services. 

For the Final Project, the student will select one of  the following topics and conduct scholarly and professional research  while integrating the course’s learning outcomes to address a selected  topic:

  • Research specific leadership and management traits and theories  necessary for managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural health care  organization to promote organizational effectiveness.
  • Present how strategic planning, performance improvement, and  information systems are interrelated and fundamental to the delivery of  quality health care.
  • Examine the financial characteristics of health care delivery along with managing costs, revenues, and human resources.
  • Analyze ethical and legal concepts, including specific federal  regulations, required of health care organizations to ensure the  delivery of high quality health care that protects patient safety.

Research Requirements

Academic research and papers must meet certain standards of quality  that are recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality  academic research?

  • The use of primary (original), credible sources written by experts in the field of study.
  • Ensuring secondary sources are supported by research in primary sources.
  • Making sure all research is relevant and that material used is pertinent to the area of study.
  • In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal  articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study)  is required.
  • Keep in mind that educational websites may be appropriate, in some cases, but should be evaluated carefully.

The Ashford University Library offers many excellent databases and  other resources to assist you in conducting scholarly research.

What sources are not acceptable for academic research and referencing?

  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • Wikipedia, other wikis, or blogs
  • Websites and other sources that do not provide quality researched  materials (e.g., they do not use credible sources to support the  information in the document).

All research must reflect professional academic protocol and must be  documented according to APA standards as outlined in the Ashford Writing  Center. 

Creating the Final Project

Present your research in the form of a comprehensive 10- to 15-slide  PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slides) with  detailed speaker notes