Business and Management

Assessment 4 Instructions:

Positive Psychology Applied to
Institutions
Write a 4–6 page paper applying concepts from positive psychology to a
particular environment, assessing the strengths and limitations of that
application, and citing research to support that application.
Introduction
Note: You are encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the
sequence in which they are presented. It is best to complete Assessment 1 first.
Assessment 1 will help to prepare you for the other assessments. It is best to
complete Assessment 4 last since it is the most complex of the four
assessments.
Home, school, and work are places where we all spend a significant amount of
time, and as such, they have the potential to have a positive or a negative impact
on our happiness and sense of well–being. For this assessment, you will choose
a particular setting and explain how positive psychology principles and concepts
can be applied to that setting in order to improve it.
Note: You are encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the
sequence in which they are presented. It is best to complete Assessment 1 first.
Assessment 1 will help to prepare you for the other assessments. It is best to
complete Assessment 4 last since it is the most complex of the four
assessments.
Preparation
For this assessment, you apply principles of positive psychology to a setting of
your choice. It is helpful to choose a setting for which you have a personal or
professional interest. Your interest will strengthen the relevance of this
assessment for you.
• Character Strengths in the Workplace.
• Positive Workplaces.
• Character Strengths and Mental health.
• Primary Prevention and Enhancement in Mental Health.

• Family–Centered Positive Psychology.
• Character Strengths in Positive Education.
• Positive Schools.
• Character Strengths and Health and Wellness.
Use the Capella University Library to find scholarly articles. If you aren’t familiar
with the library, the “Finding Articles” section of the Psychology Research Guide is
a great place to start your search. You are required to include a minimum of 3
properly cited professional resources (such as a textbook and peer–reviewed
scholarly journal articles from the Capella library).
Instructions
Organize your paper, using the following headings to ensure that you address
each element of the assessment.
• Introduction
o Write a description of the specific environment you are discussing and why you
believe positive psychology principles could be of use in it. Include details of who is
in the environment, where it is, and what people are doing in that setting.
• Applications of Positive Psychology
o Write a detailed explanation of principles (for example, positivity, happiness, well–
being) and concepts (for example, character strengths, flourishing, flow, gratitude)
from positive psychology that are most relevant to the selected environment, and
explain why.
• Strengths and Limitations of Positive Psychology Applications in this Setting
o Write an assessment of the strengths and limitations (advantages and
disadvantages, pros and cons) involved in the application of positive psychology
principles and concepts in this setting.
• Research Supporting the Application of Positive Psychology in the Setting
o Cite and apply scholarly research that supports the application of positive
psychology principles and concepts in this setting.
• Conclusion
o Write a conclusion in which you summarize how the use of positive psychology
principles and concepts in this setting may affect your current and future work life,
health, education, or family.
Additional Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that
detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current Evidence and
APA guidelines.

• Number of References: Your paper should include a minimum of 3 properly cited
professional resources (such as a textbook and peer–reviewed scholarly journal
articles from the Capella library).
• Length: 4–6 double–spaced pages of content in addition to the title page and
reference page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12–point.
Review the Positive Psychology Applied to Institutions Scoring Guide for details
on how your paper will be graded.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Explain the relationship among positive experiences, positive traits,
and optimal human functioning.
o Explain potential uses of positive psychology principles in a specific environment.
• Competency 2: Apply concepts of positive psychology to real world situations.
o Explain the relevant applications of principles and concepts within a specific setting.
• Competency 3: Apply research findings to topics in positive psychology.
o Support analysis of positive psychology applications with scholarly sources.
• Competency 4: Analyze the strengths and limitations of applied positive psychology.
o Assess the strengths and limitations of positive psychology applications within a
specific setting.
• Competency 5: Write using a clear purpose, organization, tone, and sentence
structure.
o Address assessment purpose in a well–organized text with appropriate tone and
grammatically sound sentences.
o Use APA–style formatting in citations and references.

• HR professionals are often asked to consider software platforms that provide an effective
approach to support different aspects of the employee life cycle. In this assessment you are
being asked to evaluate a platform you search for, identify, and recommend for purchase by
CapraTek. The platform should have some or most of the following capabilities: capable of
performing recruiting, onboarding, tracking training and education requirements, and
identifying internal career pathways. In this assessment you select criteria from one of the two articles provided to determine the
effectiveness of an HR platform. The intent for the platform is to be able to meet as many of the
demands for managing the employee life cycle as possible. Keep in mind that the thrust of this
assessment is not about the actual tool but the content; or, better said, the question is, can the software
you recommend help an organization effectively manage Gallup’s employee life cycle in the
organization? Also keep in mind that you may have to recommend more than one platform for all the
functions that are included, and it is also possible some capabilities may simply not be available.
• Scenario Dr. Thompson has asked your HR team at CapraTek an essential question: “How do we attract and keep
scientists instead of losing good people to our competitors?” The organization has been losing junior
and senior scientists at a steady rate, and no one really understands why this is happening. The HR team
has been engaged in learning the employee life cycle and collecting information about employee needs
via the engagement research. Now it is time to select a technology platform that will meet those needs
from onboarding to helpful recognition processes that continue to make employees feel successful in
their work throughout their tenure at the company. Purchasing the Gallup suite of tools is not on the table due to the huge cost of implementation for a
medium-sized regional company like CapraTek. Your Challenge As an HR team member, you have been assigned this task that has come at Dr. Thompson’s request.
Research HR platforms so you can help to select the best tool to adopt for the employees’ needs at
CapraTek. Instructions 1. Read the following articles and select the 4–6 appropriate criteria to evaluate the HR platforms you
will research.
• Florentine, S. (2019). What is an HRIS? A key tool for all your human resources
needs. CIO.
o This is an essential article to describe the kind of platforms that are used and
some of the companies who produce them. This resource should be the first
thing you read about HR systems because it gives important definitions and
background, plus it will steer you in the right direction to start your research for
the assessment.

• Makkar, U., & Sanjeev, R. (2014). Determining employees perception through effective
HRIS: An empirical study. Journal of Strategic Human Resource Management, 3(3).
o This short study is also essential to provide background information about the
kind of functionality that an HRIS provides to an organization. This resource
helps you to understand the components or criteria that should be part of an HR
platform solution so you can research platforms to find one that suits the needs
of CapraTek. 2. Select and research as many HR platforms/tools that are capable of performing recruiting,
onboarding, tracking training and education requirements, and identifying internal career pathways as
you can.
• Options for HR platforms of this type are available in industry literature and the
marketplace. 3. Write a 3–4 page internal memo about your recommended platform and evaluate it against the
criteria from the provided articles. Does it meet the needs of employees at each stage of the employee
life cycle and meet the organization’s needs for all of the capabilities? Include the following in your
internal memo:
• To, From, Internal Memo: Select HR Platform, Date.
• Follow a format similar to a normal paper, including an introduction, conclusion, and the
following elements:
o Explain the 4–6 criteria you selected to evaluate the tools from one or both
articles listed in this assessment.
o Evaluate platforms for their capability to meet each employee at their
respective stage of life cycle and level of expertise.
o Evaluate platforms for their capability to meet the organization’s needs for
recruiting; onboarding; tracking, training, and education requirements; and
identifying internal career pathways.
o Select the most appropriate tool(s) to recommend for adoption by leadership.
o Explain your rationale for HR platform selection based on the criteria you
selected and how the selected tool meets all of the needs of the individual
employees and the organization at CapraTek, especially the scientists. Submission Requirements The deliverable for this assessment applies professional skills in Human Resources Management (HRM)
to workplace situations which you will likely encounter in your day-to-day work in HRM. As part of your
learning, we focus on the development of effective professional communication skills for the workplace.
Additional requirements include the following:
• Length of paper: Your memorandum should be 3–4 double-spaced pages, including the
resources page.

• Organization: Make sure that your assessment writing is well-organized, using headings
and subheadings to organize content for the reader.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
• Number of resources: A minimum of four resources, not including course readings.
• Evidence: Support your assertions with data and in-text citations. Use current APA
format for in-text citations and create a reference list at the end of your documents.
• APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations are formatted according to current APA
style and formatting.
• Written communication:
o Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting
evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing
standards.
o Write for a specific audience, using the vernacular of the profession.
o Use spell-check and other tools to ensure correct spelling and grammar. Scoring Guide Criteria
• Competency 1: Apply models of employee motivation, growth, and engagement in the
workplace to create the employee experience.
o Explain the criteria you selected to evaluate the HR tools from the selected
articles.
• Competency 3: Assess the influence of technology on engagement and retention
outcomes.
o Evaluate HR platforms for their capability to meet each employee at their
respective stage of life cycle and level of expertise.
o Evaluate HR platforms for their capability to meet each of the organizations’
critical success factors and needs for recruiting; onboarding; tracking, training,
and education requirements; and identifying internal career pathways.
• Competency 4: Design practices that impact the employee life cycle and generate
positive employee and organizational outcomes.
o Explain the rationale for your selection of the most appropriate platform based
on the criteria you selected and how the selected tool meets all of the needs of
the individual employees and the organization.
o Competency 5: Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally in the
Human Resource Management field.

o Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting
evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing
standards.

Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:

1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?
5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Materials if you need assistance.