WEEK 1 Individual Assignment – (Due Monday)

You need to be aware of the intertwining nature of management and leadership as you look for a management position. Traditionally, leadership is viewed as a subset of management. Management without leadership lacks inspiration to drive change. Employers generally include management skills and leadership expectations within job applications and descriptions.

Open your web browser and search for a management position within health care. You can also search in your local newspaper or on the job board. Use the following keywords when completing your search online:

Management positions in health care

Health care administrator positions

Health care management

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary that addresses the following:

Discuss the role of leadership in a healthcare setting.

Explain what characteristics are found in a leader.

Using the job description, state the requirements listed in the job posting that represent a leadership skill or characteristic. Then explain how these traits support you in becoming an effective leader in a management position.

How does an individual’s perspective influence their leadership style?

Format your paper according to APA guidelines. The paper must have a title page, content pages with headings of the topics you are covering, and a properly formatted reference page. You need to use at least 2 resources.

Submit your assignment by Monday evening at 11:59 Arizona Time.

Resources 

Center for Writing Excellence 

Reference and Citation Generator 

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