Corrective action plans relate to the “controlling” management function in the clinical research industry. This assignment is your final project/assignment for this class and will integrate the controlling function with the leadership challenge. Assignment:

· 4-6 page, APA-formatted paper (page numbers do not include title or reference page)

· Topic: Corrective Action Plans and the leadership challenge in clinical research

· Paper must include:

· Introduction (2-3 paragraphs): Why and how are CAP plans used in clinical research? (include at least 1 reference) – 25 points

· Body (4-20 paragraphs):

· Describe how CAP plans are part of the management function of controlling – 15 points

· Use the 5 practices of exemplary leadership from the Leadership Challenge to describe how you, as a new director in a research site, will influence your team toward successful adaptation of a Standard Operating Procedure for corrective action plans. This will you require you to describe the practice as it relates to the situation and a specific action you will perform to make it happen. (15 points x 5 principles = 75 points)

· Conclusion (2-3 paragraphs): Summarize the situation and your responsibility as a leader to operationalize a CAP process at the site. (10 points)