Discussion (Leadership Theories Applied)
Explain what is meant by a manager’s power base and the ways managers in a healthcare setting develop it.
Select one of the following topics to discuss:
Explain what is meant by a manager’s power base and the ways managers in a healthcare setting develop it.
Describe how trait theory can be effectively applied to the healthcare setting. Include a discussion of the contributions and weaknesses of this theory.
Apply the contingency theories as they related to the healthcare work environment to assess the appropriate style of leadership and the implications for motivation, satisfaction, and productivity.
Discuss the need for transformational or collaborative leadership in the next five years as the health care environment transforms as a result of industry reform.
Answer preview Explain what is meant by a manager’s power base and the ways managers in a healthcare setting develop it.
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