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Business Leadership
Business Leadership
“Midterm Exam Chapters 1 through 6 -50 points
The Midterm is a synthesis of what you have learned during the first half of the course. As you have
studied, leadership theory has many varying components. Choose 4 of the following topics and
discuss via video in a Power point presentation. You can use Screencastomatic which is a free
software and a webcam to accomplish this. It is recommended you prepare your power point
presentation then present using Screencastomatic or other software to complete this Midterm. You
upload the file here or download to your youtube channel and send the link.
The purpose of this is for you to explain 4 of the concepts below in your own words. Please be sure
use a webcam and not just voice over. This is only seen by me and your final exam will be in the sa
format.
In a separate assignment, you will write at least 1 page per response (in 1 document). Each respon
should be discussed and well written, use examples from the text and outside sources to support yo
answer. Good Luck!!
– Define the various forms of participative leadership.
– Define the differences between leadership and management.
– What are the indicators used to define leadership success?
– Identify the reasons to resist change. What are some strategies leaders use to effectuate change
an organization?
– Discuss participative leadership and empowerment
Discuss the benefits and risks of delegation. When and how should a leader delegate tasks?
– What traits and skills are beneficial for effective leadership?
– Discuss the specific traits related to leadership effectiveness.
– Discuss the nature and importance of leadership.
Requirements
– Minimum 1 page per topic.
– Reference page using APA format
– Length should not exceed 6 pages
You will be graded on the following factors: Understanding of topic, use of sources to support your
response, APA format, and clarity of discussion. “
Cognitive Behavior Therapy in HealthCare
Cognitive Behavior Therapy in HealthCare
Instructions: Please answer the following questions. You may use your textbook Cognitive
Behavior Therapy Basics & Beyond 2nd edition.
1) In your own words, explain the rationale for identifying and modifying core beliefs.
2) Explain how you might help a client identify and ultimately work with distressing automatic
thoughts that are in the form of images.
3) Explain the role and importance of homework within CBT.
4) Describe when you might use roleplay within a CBT session instead of another technique, and
the rationale behind doing so.
5) In your own words, discuss uncovering “problems or stuck points in therapy” and some of the
potential ways or fixing these problems or stuck points.
6) Discuss the role of self-disclosure within CBT and your own practice (or future practice).
7) Explain the main parts of the cognitive conceptualization diagram.
8) Describe identification and modification of intermediate beliefs.
9) Explain the general structure of a CBT session and define each of the parts.
10) Describe the process and role of behavioral activation.
Original Research Article Critique Related to Nursing
Original Research Article Critique Related to Nursing
A research critique demonstrates your ability to critically evaluate an investigative study. Choose
an original or primary research study related to nursing or medicine. The purpose of this
assignment is to review a research study in-depth and to decide whether or not it is a valid
research study that can be used in practice. It is your written evaluation of the study, not just a
summary of the study. References must be w/in 5 years (2015-2020)
The body of your paper should follow APA Style guidelines, and it should 4 pages double-spaced
plus a cover page and reference list.
The full article must be attached to the critique for credit.
Note: Because submission of the article is part of the assignment requirements and is necessary
for grading, any assignment submitted without the accompanying article will be considered
incomplete.
Articles used for one assignment cannot be used for the other assignments. (Students should
find new research articles for each assignment.)
The selected articles should be ORIGINAL RESEARCH STUDIES Review articles, concept
analysis, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative review, and systemic review should not be
used.
Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
Your critique should include the following:
1. Research Problem/Purpose
Describe the problem as it is presented in the study.
State the purpose of the research.
Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing nursing or
healthcare knowledge?
Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing?
2. Review of the Literature (may be part of the author’s introduction or conclusion)
Identify the concepts explored in the literature review.
Are the references current in relation to the publication date of the study? If not, what are the
possible reasons for using older sources?
3. Theoretical Framework
Do the authors identify their overall assumptions or a theoretical framework for the study? Are
these assumptions appropriate for the study?
Does the research draw only on nursing theory, or does it draw on theory from other disciplines?
If a formal theory is not identified, suggest one (preferably a nursing theory) that might be
suitable for the study. Various nursing theories can be found at http://www.nursingtheory.org/theories-and-models/
4. Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions
What is the research question or the hypothesis? Is it clearly stated or implied?
What are the independent and dependent variables in the hypothesis or research question?
Are the variables clearly defined so that the reader understands the researchers’ interpretation of
the variables?
Is the dependent variable concrete and measurable?
5. Methodology
What type of design (quantitative, qualitative) was used in this study?
Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study?
State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting.
Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample?
Describe how the independent variable was tested or surveyed in the study.
Describe how the dependent variable was measured.
Discuss the reliability and the validity (quantitative) or the credibility (qualitative) of the
measurement tools.
How were ethical considerations addressed? What ethical considerations were necessary for this
type of study?
6. Data Analysis
What data analysis method was used?
How were the results in the study presented to the reader?
Discuss at least one (1) finding from the authors’ results and relate it to the dependent variable of
the study.
7. Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
What are strengths and limitations of the study other than those stated by the authors?
Can the researcher generalize the findings to other populations? Explain.
What is the significance of the findings and conclusions for you in your personal nursing
practice? For nursing as a profession?
The body of your paper should be 4 pages double-spaced plus a cover page and a reference
page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA Style guidelines. References
used must be w/in 5 years 2015-2020