Preparation

Use the following to complete this assessment.

• Western Medical Application Questionnaire [PDF].
• Application Questionnaire Response Template [DOCX].

Scenario

After exploring online job postings, you submitted an application and resume to Western Medical Enterprises. A few days later you received the following e-mail:

Western Medical HR E-mail

Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in employment at Western Medical Enterprises. We have received your application packet. The next step for all candidates is to provide a narrative response to the questions in the attached document. Please return your completed document to me.
Once we receive your responses, we will review them and notify you of the next steps.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Thomas Hardy
Human Resources Recruiter
Western Medical Enterprises

Instructions

Respond to the scenario by answering the questions in the Western Medical Application Questionnaire [PDF] in the Application Questionnaire Response Template [DOCX].

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Format: Submit your responses using the Application Questionnaire Response Template.
• Sources: Please reference at least two sources from your own research. You may cite multiple supporting examples from each source.
• APA format: Use current APA style to format your paper and to cite your research sources in-text and in a references page.
• Length: 2,250–3,000 words.
• Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font and double-spaced lines.
• Written communication:
  • Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.
  • Use correct grammar and mechanics.
  • Proofread your writing.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze leadership traits and styles.
  • Analyze one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.
• Competency 2: Apply accepted leadership practices and behaviors.
  • Analyze one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
• Competency 3: Communicate professionally and effectively.
  • Convey clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanical errors.
  • Describe an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate
  • QUESTIONNAIR
  • f CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS-FPX3012: Fundamentals of Leadership
    Western Medical Enterprises
    Application Questionnaire
    Directions: Please provide responses to the three prompts below. The expectation is that each
    response is 750–1,000 words in length. Record your answers in the Application Questionnaire
    Response Template.
  • Leadership Experience
    Describe an instance (750–1,000 words) where you were required to lead a team. The team you
    lead could be a formal (Business setting) or informal (Home, Church, Volunteer, Athletics, et
    cetera). Note: If you do not have a team leadership experience, write about the leader of a team
    of which you were a member.
    [Enter your response in the Application Questionnaire Response Template.]
  • Leadership Approach
    Analyze your approach (750–1,000 words) to the challenge from a leadership prospective using
    specific examples. It is not important whether or not your efforts were successful. What is
    important is the approach you take to appraising your leadership decisions and actions.
    Consider the following:
    • What was the purpose or shared vision of the team?
    •
  • The effectiveness of your leadership approach and style. Did you get buy in from
    stakeholders?
    • Decision-making processes and outcomes? What were your good decisions? What
    would you have done differently?
    • How did you communication your vision, values, decisions, information, et cetera?
    [Enter your response in the Application Questionnaire Response Template.]
    Fostering Collaboration and Motivation
    Analyze your ability (750–1,000 words) to foster collaboration and motivating team members.
    Consider the following:
    • Describe how you facilitated or encouraged team member or participant collaboration.
    • Describe actions you took to motivate people to realize your vision. Were they effective?
    Why or why not?
    [Enter your response in the Application Questionnaire Response Template.]

  • Leadership Self-Assessment Scoring Guide

    CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
    Analyze one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.	Does not analyze one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.	Analyzes one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience in a way that is unclear, disorganized or lacks detail.	Analyzes one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.	Evaluates one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience in great detail that includes specific supporting examples from research.
    Analyze one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders.	Does not analyze one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders.	Analyzes one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders in a way that is unclear, disorganized or lacks detail.	Analyzes one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders.	Analyzes one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders in great detail that includes specific supporting examples from research.
    Describe an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate.	Does not describe an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate.	Describes an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate, but lacks detail to support an analysis.	Describes an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate.	Describes an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate that includes specific details that paint a clear picture of the nuances of the situation.
    Convey clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanical errors.	Obstructs meaning due to errors in sentence structure.	Interrupts meaning due to errors in sentence structure, grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanics. Additionally, presents several instances of passive voice.	Conveys clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanical errors.	Produces complex and concise text that conveys clear meaning, with strong grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, and mechanical decisions. Enhances flow and meaning of text by using strong active voice