Effective Decision Making

Start Date

Nov 20, 2023, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Nov 26, 2023, 11:59 PM

Points

160

Assessment Traits

Requires Lopeswrite

Assessment Description

Decision-making is a constant process for those in leadership roles. An effective leader must be able to understand the daily problems that arise and present solutions beneficial to the organization, employees, and associated community or stakeholders. In a health care organization, this includes patients and their families. In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, discuss the aspects that help leaders make effective and ethical decisions in health care.

1. Discuss the importance of sound decision making in health care. Describe the potential consequences of poor or uniformed decision making as a leader.

2. Define evidence-based decision making. Explain how this is applied in health care and why it is important.

3. Explain what the term 
data driven decision making Discuss what types of data are used for making decisions in health care and why it is important for a leader to use data when making a decision.

4. Discuss how regulatory or organizational guidelines help shape how leaders make decision in health care.

5. Describe the role of ethics in decision making. Explain steps a leader can take to promote ethical decision making. How can a leader address ethical conflicts that arise during the decision-making process?

A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

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Rubric Criteria

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Importance of Sound Decision Making in Health Care

16 points

Criteria Description

Importance of Sound Decision Making in Health Care

5. Excellent

16 points

Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are discussed. The narrative demonstrates an understanding of consequence based on choice as a leader.

4. Good

13.6 points

Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are discussed. Some detail is needed for clarity.

3. Satisfactory

12 points

Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are summarized. Information or rationale is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

10.4 points

Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are only partially discussed.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are not discussed.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

8 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

8 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

6.8 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.

3. Satisfactory

6 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. Less Than Satisfactory

5.2 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.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Documentation of Sources

8 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

8 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

6.8 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory

6 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

5.2 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.

Effect of Regulatory or Organizational Guidelines on Decision Making

24 points

Criteria Description

Effect of Regulatory or Organizational Guidelines on Decision Making

5. Excellent

24 points

Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of how regulatory or organizational guidelines influence decision making as a health care leader is evident.

4. Good

20.4 points

Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed.

3. Satisfactory

18 points

Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

15.6 points

Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are only partially discussed.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are not discussed.

Data-Driven Decision Making

24 points

Criteria Description

Data-Driven Decision Making

5. Excellent

24 points

The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of the importance of data-driven-decision making as a health care leader is evident.

4. Good

20.4 points

The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed.

3. Satisfactory

18 points

The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

15.6 points

The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are only partially discussed.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are not discussed.

Role of Ethics in Decision Making

24 points

Criteria Description

Role of Ethics in Decision Making

5. Excellent

24 points

The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is clearly described. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of ethical decision making as a health care leader is evident.

4. Good

20.4 points

The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is described. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed.

3. Satisfactory

18 points

The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is summarized. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are outlined. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

15.6 points

The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is only partially discussed.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is not discussed.

Evidence-Based Decision Making

24 points

Criteria Description

Evidence-Based Decision Making

5. Excellent

24 points

The concept of evidence-based decision making and its importance and application in health care are discussed in a well-supported narrative. An understanding of the importance of evidence-based decision making as a health care leader is evident.

4. Good

20.4 points

The concept of evidence-based decision making and its importance and application in health care are discussed.

3. Satisfactory

18 points

The concept of evidence-based decision making and its importance and application in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

15.6 points

The concept of evidence-based decision making and its importance and application in health care are only partially discussed.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The concept of evidence-based decision making and its importance and application in health care are not discussed.

Thesis Development and Purpose

11.2 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent

11.2 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good

9.52 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. Satisfactory

8.4 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

7.28 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

12.8 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent

12.8 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Good

10.88 points

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Satisfactory

9.6 points

Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

8.32 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

8 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent

8 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Good

6.8 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory

6 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

5.2 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Total160 points