Applied Research Paper

Topic: Lewin’s Leadership Framework in Healthcare

The purpose of this paper is to allow you to research more fully and understand a specific theory of leadership. The ultimate goal is to apply your newly gained leadership theory knowledge to your current (or ideal) workplace. If you are currently unemployed or if you do not currently have leadership responsibilities, please use your leadership theory and apply it to an “ideal” workplace situation where you would find yourself in a leadership role. You will research the origins, literature, and practical applications, as well as conduct a thorough leadership assessment of your chosen theory within your own organization or your ideal work situation.

Place of employment: Public Health Department

Include, at a minimum, the following components in this paper. You certainly may add as many additional sections/headings as you deem appropriate.

Title Page

Abstract Page

Table of Contents

History of the leadership theory that you select 

Main components or aspects of this theory (be detailed and specific)

Your assessment of this theory, from your personal perspective (why you chose it)

Examples of this theory being used in the world today

Your assessment of this theory, from your work/organizational perspective

A current literature review of this theory dating back, at least, five years.

What are the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT analysis) that this theory offers?

Concluding Thoughts/Summary of your paper.

What you learned from this project.

References (Cite all references in your paper using APA format)

Appendix (Include things you feel are relevant to your analysis, i.e. graphs, charts, pictures, etc.)

The paper must be at least 3,000 words (preferably not more than 5,000). The word count does not include the title, table of contents, abstract, or reference pages.

You must use at least 8 peer-reviewed references (the 8 sources have been added as an attachment to this assignment). The Bellarmine University library site has some useful information that can help you discern what is considered a valid reference and how to identify that which has been peer-reviewed.

I prefer the paper to be typed using 11-point Cambria or New Times Roman and either 1.15 or 1.5 spacing, you can choose, but please do not double space, it wastes too much paper. 

Concise, clear, and effective writing is the hallmark of academic excellence. Once you have written your paper, edit it for content, clarity, brevity, grammar, and spelling.