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In health care, we often hear the words administration, management, or leadership used interchangeably. More often, there is reference to managers and leaders. Theorists and the literature articulate that there is a difference between a manager and a leader. Conduct your own examination of the literature or other sources to describe the difference between being a manager or being a leader. How are the two different and/or similar? Then, which of the two roles appeals most to you and why? Lastly, give an example of how a manager and a leader would approach the same operational challenge (you choose the challenge).

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Knowing the difference between leadership and management is important. Manager’s and leaders have different roles in a company which are important to the business. The two entities work together in harmony. Regarding inspiration and vision, both leadership and management flow in the lines of control and measurement.

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