In accordance with the guidelines provided in Week 1, you will submit a formal Thesis Proposal Outline for approval by the course instructor. The Thesis Proposal Outline is an overview of your project and is designed not only to formally announce your intentions as far as your Master’s thesis goes, but also to help you become more fluent in and informed about the topic for your project.
The Thesis Proposal Outline should be at least 7-8 double-spaced pages and include the following sections:
(Please note that this assignment is worth 10% of your grade for the course.)
AHS 8300 Thesis Outline Rubric (1)
AHS 8300 Thesis Outline Rubric (1)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance of Topic
20.0 ptsMastery
Topic of major importance and specifically related to the field of study. Topic has significant theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a high level of innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.
18.0 ptsProficient
Topic is important and related to field of study. Topic will moderately add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has moderate theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a moderate level on innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.
16.0 ptsBasic
Topic is of some importance and is related to field of study. Topic will somewhat add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic had basic theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates some innovative thinking. Topic somewhat relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.
14.0 ptsBeginning
Topic is of little importance or unrelated to field of study. Topic will not add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has little theoretical or practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates no innovative thinking. Topic does not directly relate to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose
20.0 ptsMastery
Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Well conceptualized.
18.0 ptsProficient
Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Moderately conceptualized.
16.0 ptsBasic
Somewhat understandable but needs clarity. Some level of conceptualization.
14.0 ptsBeginning
Unclear and confusing. No conceptualization.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Questions / Hypothesis
20.0 ptsMastery
Clearly related to purpose and understandable. Little or no revision needed.
18.0 ptsProficient
Related purpose and understandable. Moderate revision needed.
16.0 ptsBasic
Somewhat related to purpose and understandable. Significant revision needed.
14.0 ptsBeginning
Unrelated to purpose and poorly written. Significant revision needed.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of Literature / Theoretical Framework
20.0 ptsMastery
Comprehensive literature review. Includes current and landmark literature highly relevant to the topic. Establishes an advanced theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Is appropriate for publication or presentation with little or no revision.
18.0 ptsProficient
Complete literature review with sound organization. Includes very few non-referred sources and provides current research relevant to the field and the topic. Establishes a sound and proficient theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. May be appropriate for publication or presentation with major or moderate revision.
16.0 ptsBasic
Partially complete and somewhat disorganized. Includes few non-refereed sources. Establishes a basic theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Demonstrates a basic understanding of appropriate citation format, but requires significant revision. Is not appropriate for publication or presentation without significant revision.
14.0 ptsBeginning
Incomplete or disorganized. Includes an inappropriate number of non-refereed sources. Fails to establish an appropriate theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Fails to site appropriately. Not appropriate for publication or presentation.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat, Citations, & References
20.0 ptsMastery
Project is well organized, needing only very little clarification, if any. The entire project is presented in format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of the material is highly appropriate and professional. All citations are APA appropriate. Additional sources are not needed. All citations and references are presented in proper format and do not need revision.
18.0 ptsProficient
Project is organized, but in need of major clarification in some areas. The majority of the project is presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is appropriate and professional. A high number of appropriate citations are used, Few, if any, additional sources may be needed. The Majority of citations and references are presented in proper format, and are in need of minor revision.
16.0 ptsBasic
Project is somewhat organized but in need of significant clarification. The majority of the project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is somewhat appropriate and professional. A moderate number of appropriate citations are used, but more may be needed. Citations and references are not presented in proper format, and are in need of moderate revision.
14.0 ptsBeginning
Project is disorganized or difficult to read. Project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is inappropriate and unprofessional. Few appropriate citations are used. Citations and references are not presented in proper format and need significant revision.
Training Plan Preparation Choose one of the challenges below (or one of your own) as the focus of an HR training or development plan for a department in a health care organization.
Possible challenges:
Teamwork is lacking in some functional units. Many employees are operating as individuals in areas where teamwork is essential. Poor or inadequate goals and objective setting seems to be a key issue.
Use the Capella University Library and professional or academic resources on the Internet to research training and development strategies for addressing human resource needs.
DELIVERABLE
Prepare a training and development plan for your chosen challenge that would be appropriate to present for executive approval. Include the following:
A description of how the proposed training addresses the identified challenge within an organization of your choice.
A list of employee types who should be included in the training and why.
A detailed description of the training topics and vector (seminar, online, conference, workshop, brown bag, et cetera). The budget and schedule should accurately reflect this choice.
A budget (personnel, equipment, supplies, et cetera). Make sure to document any assumptions you make.
Top executives and members of a corporation’s board of directors have different roles and responsibilities.
Discussion Question
Please respond to the following:Top executives and members of a corporation’s board of directors have different roles and responsibilities. Traditionally, executives have been responsible for determining the firm’s strategic direction and implementing strategies to achieve it, whereas the board of directors has been responsible for monitoring and controlling managerial decisions and actions. Some argue that boards should become more involved with the formulation of a firm’s strategies. How would the board’s increased involvement in the selection of strategies affect a firm’s strategic competitiveness? What evidence you offer to support their position?
1. Tutor must thoroughly read the assigned reading on: Shui-Yan Tang and Daniel A. Mazmanian (2010) “Understanding Collaborative Governance from the Structural Choice Politics, IAD, and Transaction Cost Perspectives,” Working Paper, USC Bedrosian Center on Governance, and the Public Enterprise. (Attached to this question).
2. Tutor MUST collectively decide on 5 to 7 key ideas from the reading. Once you have these ideas, you should conduct research on a policy issue or public organization that the ideas from the reading could apply to. Good places to find policy issues are national newspapers (NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal etc.) or local newspapers (LA Times, Orange County Register, etc.). Public organizations to consider are: Federal government and agencies, state governments and agencies, county or local governments and agencies, and national or local non-profits.
d. Are there any gaps, inaccuracies, or other problems you see in the reading? Is this reflected in the real-world context you have chosen to examine?
5. When developing your 5 to 7 key ideas from the reading and how they link to your specific policy issue or public organization, remember to avoid making your presentation a mechanical summary of the reading. The goal of this exercise is to build your critical thinking skills and to develop you understanding of how theory connects to the real world. You should make attempts at novel insights and aim to join theory to practice. You MUST have a 3-10 PowerPoint slides to accompany your presentation.
6. After presenting your 5 to 7 key ideas and how they connect to the policy issue or public organization you have chosen, the team should raise 1 to 2 questions for class discussion. You are encouraged to use creative ways to organize the discussion around your key ideas and related real-world application.
7. Include a related video (3 min or less) from a news organization, think tank, or other credible source that relates to your presentation.
8. The evaluation of presentation will be based on the following criteria:
a. Thoughtfulness: creativity, insights, etc. (the key is to go beyond any mechanical summary) (5 points)
b. Delivery, i.e., whether each team member explain the ideas clearly and effectively; whether presentation guidelines are followed (5 points)
c. Quality of the discussion questions, and whether they trigger fruitful discussion (5 points).
*** Ensure that all work is not plagiarized and meets the standards posed above, otherwise payment will not be remitted***