The evolution of leadership theory brought attention to early study findings that identified leader traits based on a narrow segment of the population. As diversity in leadership gained consideration, the subject was often added to the foundation of earlier studies. Western (2013) warned that “diversity issues are marginalized in management circles and business schools” (p. 99). This assignment focuses on leadership specific to gender and ethnic diversity.Leaders in all settings have an obligation to recognize their own biases and observe individuals and cultural dynamics as objectively as possible. Take the opportunity in this Critical Thinking Assignment to practice objectivity in research.This Critical Thinking Assignmentculminates in the form of a management report* based on data from your own observational research within your work environment or community organization. The problem that you are investigating is the low percentage of women in formal leadership positions in the organization. Gather scholarly articles on two leadership theories associated with diversity and especially gender diversity to serve as a backdrop for your investigation.To prepare for the observational research, Western (2013) [required reading] suggests that observers work to set aside any preconceived notions of what might be discovered. Western uses the term “follow the actors” to describe how an objective observer strives to follow the leads of the group members rather than assuming what is might be involved. Also, look beyond the human actors to note the role of non-human elements of the setting.Select a group or team within the organization to observe and answer the following:Who is sitting at the leadership table and who is absent?Whose voices are heard and whose aren’t, and why?Whose values and interests are being represented?Is there leadership that goes unnoticed?[NOTE: if you are unable to physically access a location for observational research or to conduct such observations in general, you may complete this assignment by doing one of the following: a) enlisting the support of another person who can help you interpret the group; b) write a paper on the best practices to employ, using a group scenario that you construct and describe. Address all the questions and requirements in the regular assignment; or c) ask a group if you may observe them using SKYPE or FaceTime, for example. Reach out to your instructor for more assistance]Once the observations are completed, prepare the data for analysis. You might define categories or identify themes based on what was recorded. Then analyze the data according to relevant diversity leadership theories that you gathered, from this weeks required readings, and from the lecture. Prepare a management report* for a hypothetical audience of managers that have a stake in the stated problem.The management report:Include five (5) sections within a maximum of five pages (in addition to the required title and reference pages and appendices). The report sections include:The Introduction of your investigation including a statement about why the research is important (remember your audience!)A description of how you collected the observational data, prepared data, and analyzed for results. Explain why these methods are appropriate (support with scholarly sources)A literature review of the two associated theoriesA discussion of the results and how the managers might use the findings to address the stated problemA summary of the investigative process and a closing statement of what you, the researcher, learned from the study.Use appendices to include raw data, data preparation worksheets, or analytic tools. Include associated citations and reference pages. Format your entire report according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA. (Links to an external site.)**Resources for developing a management report are included in ORG561 Toolkit 1.0.

Write a 3–5 page executive summary that justifies the operating budget you prepared in Assessment 2.Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.SHOW LESSNegotiating budgets and communicating financial needs to stakeholders are vital skills for nurse leaders. Given today's numerous constraints on funding and a highly competitive environment, the ability to win support for your budget proposals hinges on being able to present a compelling argument based on well-documented needs, accurate financial information, and a justifiable business case.This assessment provides an opportunity for you to examine the mission and goals of a health care organization, in order to justify a budget proposal. A persuasive argument requires thoughtful justification and rationale for the expenses required to support your proposal. A proposal that supports the organization's mission and goals strengthens your argument and is much more likely to get you what you need.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 1: Design an operating budget that incorporates variances or discretionary spending.Outline a strategic plan that ensures profitability and fiscal success.Competency 2: Develop a plan for managing the labor force, within the parameters of the budget and productivity.Present a plan to meet staff productivity goals, while staying within budget parameters.Competency 4: Determine the equipment and services needed to maintain seamless patient or client care.Justify equipment and service costs.Competency 5: Apply financial principles to a strategic plan for achieving organizational goals and fiscal success.Analyze department, unit, or project alignment with an organization's mission and goals.Competency 6: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar and mechanics.Integrate relevant and credible sources of evidence to support your assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.PreparationThe financial department has reviewed your unit's operating budget and has asked you to submit an executive summary that provides support for your budget proposal. Your challenge is to position your unit favorably within an environment of competing demands for limited funding.Note: Remember that you can submit all of, or a portion of, your draft to Smarthinking for feedback, before you submit the final version for this assessment. However, be mindful of the turnaround time of 24–48 hours for receiving feedback, if you plan on using this free service.RequirementsNote: The following requirements correspond to the grading criteria in the assessment scoring guide. Be sure that your executive summary addresses each point, at a minimum. You may also want to read the Guiding Questions: Budget Negotiations and Communication [DOCX], linked in the Resources under the Suggested Resources heading, to better understand how each criterion will be assessed.Write an executive summary of the operating budget you prepared in Assessment 2 that makes a compelling case for why funds should be allocated for your budget.Outline a strategic plan that ensures profitability and fiscal success.Present a plan to meet staff productivity goals, while staying within budget parameters.Justify equipment and service costs.Analyze department, unit, or project alignment with the organization's mission and goals.Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar and mechanics.Integrate relevant and credible sources of evidence to support your assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.Additional RequirementsFormat your summary using APA style.Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX], linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading. An APA tutorial is also provided in the resources to help you in writing and formatting your summary. Be sure to include:A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.A running head on all pages.Appropriate section headings.A minimum of five properly formatted citations and references.Your summary should be 3–5 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.

For this assignment, you will identify the focus of your project, which is "Improving Fall Prevention Strategies in an Acute-Care Setting.", and anticipate the ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns that may arise when addressing this issue.Define the problem.Identify the problem to be addressed and the setting in which it occurs.Outline your proposal to address the problem.Identify and discuss ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns relating to the problem.Explain why you chose the problem.Format your assignment as a APA formatted 10-slide presentation with bulleted introduction of information on each slide and explanation of slide (as if your presenting the assignment verbally) in the speaker notes. each slide should contain speaker notes of at least 50 words or more. Please be detailed in this assignment and explanation of information as it provides the basis of your research assignment. Please include an APA formatted title page and reference page.