then narrow your focus until you zero in on the essential issues of concern.
NOTE: A literature review is a required element of this assignment. A good rule of thumb is to review at least 10 resources, beyond the textbook and class readings, to ensure the effectiveness of your research.
SUGGESTION: Begin your literature survey by accessing Keller ' s online library at www. keller. edu.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS 30 This section should provide a detailed analysis of the causes of the problem( s) or issue( s) you identified in Section II. A major objective is to clearly illustrate how you are using the healthcare course concepts( as well as what your learned from your literature review) to better understand the causes of the problem( s) or issue( s). Show that you are applying course material!( Note: Use subheadings to identify each factor you address.) POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 30 Explore three solutions that could be appropriate ways to solve the identified problem / issue. Be sure these solutions are logical based on your analysis and that they each would effectively treat the problem, not the symptoms. Also, discuss the anticipated outcomes( both positive and negative) of implementing each of the possible solutions you identified. SOLUTION AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION 35 Outline your recommended solution to the problem / issue, one of the alternatives explored in Section V, or a combination of those alternatives.
State your solution clearly and specifically. Describe exactly what should be done and how it should be done, including by whom, with whom, and in what sequence. Here are some points to keep in mind as you write this section:
Have I indicated an awareness of the problem of implementation( the how aspect)? Have I been specific enough? For example, a general solution might state, " The healthcare manager needs to realize that his or her style should match the situation." A specific solution would state what style is most appropriate for the situation and how you will attempt to the have the manager realize the appropriate style. What aspects of the problem remain unresolved by my solution? Does my recommended solution and implementation plan address the problem / issues and causes identified in the previous sections? Does my solution consider and resolve the identified pros and cons? How will I evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented recommended solution? What process checks or procedures will I put in place to institutionalize the improvement? Could my solution cause other problems / issues? What risks are inherent in the solution you recommend? What contingency plans do you recommend? Assess the realism of your proposed action plan. For example, is there adequate time, money, or other resources for your solution? In addition, does your solution place too much reliance on other people being reasonable or what you think is reasonable? JUSTIFICATION 25 Justify why your recommended solution and its implementation will solve the identified problem / issue in the organization / unit you selected.