NR534 week 2 Systems Theory Paper

Systems Theory Paper

Guidelines with Scoring Rubric

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) identify and articulate a healthcare organization problem; (b) assess all systems components of the organization problem; (c) identify the problem solution and alignment with the organization mission, vision, and values; (d) describe how the solution supports or creates organization culture and climate change; (e) apply system inputs, throughputs, outputs, cycles of events, and negative feedback related to the problem solution; and (f) identify how the problem solution aligns with professional standards.

Due Date: Submit by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2.

Total Points Possible: 200

Requirements:

This paper will be graded on quality of paper information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and organization based on the required components.

Create the review using Microsoft (MS) Word, which is the required format for all Chamberlain documents. You can tell that the document is saved as an MS Word document because it will end in .docx.

Submit by 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday of the week due. Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the weekly Q & A Discussion topic.

The length of the paper is to be no greater than five pages, excluding title page and reference page. Extra pages will not be read by the instructor and will not count toward your grade.

APA format (6th edition) is required in this assignment, including a title page and a reference page. Use APA level 1 headings for the organizational structure of this assignment. Remember that the introduction does not carry a heading that labels it as a level heading in APA format. The first part of your paper is assumed to be the introduction. See the APA manual for details. See the resource under Course Resources, “Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers”.

Preparing the paper

1. Write a clear introduction that includes the problem and the purpose.

2. Explain the organization mission, vision, values, culture, and climate related to the problem.

3. Describe the area or department problem using open systems terminology.

4. Identify the desired outcome, goals, and objectives; apply the solution, including professional standards that may be applicable.

5. Describe how the solution aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

6. Describe how it will improve the culture and climate.

7. Summarize the main points from the body of the paper.

The paper will be five pages maximum, excluding title and reference pages.

Note: If you go over the maximum paper length, the information will not be graded by the instructor.

Title and reference page(s) must be in APA format (6th edition).

Use 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins on all sides of the paper.

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction

26

13%

Introduction clearly introduces problem and purpose.

Mission, vision, values, and culture and climate related to problem

26

13%

Identification of organization mission, vision, values, and culture and climate related to problem

Problem description in systems terms

26

13%

Describes the problem using systems terms of input, throughput, output, cycle of events, and negative feedback.

Outcome goals and objectives, and professional standards

26

13%

Solution outcome goals and objectives are measurable and professional standards are identified.

Problem solution and application to organization mission, vision, values, and culture and climate

26

13%

Clear alignment of problem solution to organization mission, vision, values, and impact on culture and climate

Summary

26

13%

Summary of content presented based on identified problem and purpose.

Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format

16

8%

Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format.

Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly

14

7%

Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.

Rules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed

14

7%

Rules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed.