Four to five page paper that 1) identifies two (2) best practices to effectively engage employees, 2) compares the best practices to the actual practices of a specific organization, 3) makes specific recommendations for that organization, and 4) identifies two (2) insights gained into employee engagement including specific actions to enhance leader effectiveness. Support your analysis with four (4) scholarly sources three of which are journal articles.

The analysis should:

• Define and discuss two best practices from scholarly sources to motivate and engage employees
• Assess how effectively one organization engages employees comparing and contrasting its efforts to the two best practices; support your description of the organization's practices with evidence such as specific examples
• Based on your analysis make specific recommendations to enhance employee engagement in that organization
• Discuss two insights gained into employee engagement including specific actions you will take as a leader to enhance your effectiveness in engaging employees

Clearly and concisely describes 2 best practices supported by citations of expert theories and research. Defines all key terms and comprehensively discusses why each practice is effective.

Clearly and concisely compares and contrasts an actual organization's efforts to engage employees with 2 identified best practices. Supports discussion with evidence such as specific examples for each actual practice.

Accurately uses findings of comparing best and actual organizational practices to make specific recommendations that would strengthen employee engagement.

Clearly and concisely discusses 2 insights gained into effectively engaging employees. Identifies specific actions to enhance leadership effectiveness in engaging employees.

Uses 4 or more scholarly sources including 3 journal articles. Accurately adheres to APA standards; ref page and citations are correct. All sources listed in References are cited in paper.