In the CSU Online Library, read the following article by the author of our course eTextbook, Fred Manuele:
Manuele, F. A. (2015). Culture Change Agent. Professional Safety, 60(12), 38–44. https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/logi...
Write an article critique in which you accomplish the following:
- Accurately identify the premise of the article.
- Analyze the author’s points in support of the premise.
- Offer your own opinions as you critically evaluate the merit of the article using strong arguments and evidence. How does the article support this unit’s concepts?
Your analysis and evaluation should include of the following items:
- an evaluation of a change agent (e.g., definition, purpose, function);
- a summary of the requirements and responsibilities of a safety professional in the role of change agent; and
- your analysis and recommended strategies for a safety professional to remedy the author’s number one listed reason change initiatives fail.
You are encouraged to offer your opinion and experience. Although your opinion or belief may be based on experience and not necessarily a truth claim, you should always provide a citation and reference that supports your idea or view as a safety professional.
Your article critique must be at least two pages. The title page (if used), or any reference pages do not count toward the page requirement. You must use at least two sources, other than the original article, to support your article critique. All sources used must have citations and references properly formatted in APA Style. APA formatting of the assignment is otherwise not required.
The following resources can assist you with this assignment:
- For help on searching the CSU Online Library databases, view How to Research for Occupational Safety and Health Topics in the CSU Library.
- The CSU Success Center Article Critique Example can assist you with the development of an article critique.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
- Citation Guide
- CSU Online Library Research Guide
- Submit Writing Center Request
By submitting this assignment, I verify that I am submitting an original work in accordance with the Academic Integrity Policy in the CSU Student Handbook.