This theory assignment is designed to provide the graduate student an opportunity to explore the application of theory to a leadership/management topic of professional interest. I have chosen delegation in the Department of Public Health. The developed paper should include

Criteria for Theory Paper:
This theory assignment is designed to provide the graduate student an opportunity to explore the application of theory to a leadership/management topic of professional interest. I have chosen delegation in the Department of Public Health. The developed paper should include:
1. Introduction of the topic of interest
2. Discussion of background information such as:
The context in which the student views the topic – i.e. hospital, community, clinical setting background on the topic. How is this topic/concept operating in the health care environment today:
1. Framing of topic in a current health care situation that requires nursing leadership intervention. Detailed background of why this topic/concept holds importance for the student as a nurse executive.
2. Select at least two theoretical approaches to address the selected topic from a leadership and organizational perspective. Theory selection should reflect contemporary thinking. In your discussion make a case for selecting the theories to address your topic
3. Analyze the selected theoretical approaches relevant the topic/concept
4. Select one of the theories and apply this theoretical approach to the topic/concept 5. Draw conclusions with implications for nursing leadership within an organization and your personal leadership style of the application of this theoretical approach Conform to referencing format