In this unit, you learned about the doctrine of respondeat superior, which states that an employer may be held liable for the actions of his/her employees. For this assignment, you will choose a peer-reviewed article to review regarding this doctrine as it relates to the healthcare industry. Use the databases within the CSU Online Library, or use another reputable source that contains peer-reviewed articles. The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice reviewing articles that contribute to the industry. The authors of these articles are researchers and professionals who have shared or experimented with ideas that demonstrate potential to improve the industry. As a professional in the industry, it is in your best interest to review the literature and trends. This provides you with the opportunity to read about what was successful and how it was accomplished. Plus, it allows you to analyze what was unsuccessful, how you can improve it or at least how you can avoid repeating the mistakes of others. Use these skills to contribute to research papers and other scholarly writings. If you have not already, hopefully, you will contribute to the industry by publishing an article and sharing with your community of peers.
As you read the article you choose for this assignment, consider the following questions: How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life? How could it apply to an organization you have observed?
The article you choose must meet the following requirements:
· Be peer reviewed
· Relate to the concepts within this course
· Be at least ten pages in length
The writing you submit must meet the following requirements:
· Be at least two full pages in length
· Identify the main topic/question
· Identify the author’s intended audience
· Summarize the article for page one
· Explain how the doctrine of respondent superior was depicted in your article. Was it discussed in a positive or negative light?
· Explain if it is logical to judge an employer for the actions of an employee? Why or Why not?