The purposes of this assignment are to help you a.) effectively use research resources through library data bases and search engines to complete course requirements,

The purposes of this assignment are to help you a.) effectively use research 

resources through library data bases and search engines to complete course 

requirements, b.) improve your critical thinking skills, and c.) develop your 

effectiveness in writing about topics relevant to course objectives and health 

care administration.



The purpose of this paper is to present a human resources issue (thus there 

must be some sort of controversy), research the literature, analyze the 

alternatives, and present a conclusion (take a stand). Potential topics may 

include issues related to diversity, globalization, change management, conflict 

resolution, competencies, engagement, learning organizations, managing contract 

workers, telework, etc.... The nursing shortage is not an acceptable topic. 

If you have questions regarding your topic, please contact the instructor. You 

may not use previous work from HCAD 600 or any other course, even if it is your 

own work. All assignment submissions are to be original to this course.



The paper should be based on at least five current peer reviewed journal 

articles available through the UMUC Library database. The papers should be no 

more than 18 pages in length, not including the Title Page, and References. 

Citations and format must be in APA style. This paper is designed to give you a 

model for presenting an issue to executive management and must include an 

Abstract (included in the page count). In the working world, you must be able 

to summarize complex issues and make a recommendation in a limited number of 

pages. Each paper should include:



Abstract 

A brief statement of the issue (10 points) 



Synopsis of the literature researched, including both the journal articles and 

any relevant information from the text or other non-scholarly sources. (20 

points) 



Examination of both sides of the issue (40 points) 



Recommendation of how managers should deal with this issue if it presents 

itself in their organization. (10 points) 



What was learned and how it will be applied in the student's present situation. 

(10 points) 



The paper should be in APA format, and the writing should be clear and 

understandable with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. (10 points)
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