Environmental Proposal: Patton-Fuller Community Hospital
Environmental Proposal: Patton-Fuller Community Hospital
Team A
PSY 428
Keith B.
July 25, 2010
Environmental Proposal: Patton –Fuller Community Hospital
The business world views organizational psychology as the evaluation of individual behavior in the working environment. This methodology explains the effects of individual behavior on the atmosphere and productivity of an organization. In learning to understand organizational psychology, some key components are necessary that include leadership versus management, socialization, behavior, and organizational commitment. Power and influence are at the core of leadership and management. The manner in which staff and management interact plays a significant role in job satisfaction, productivity, and team effectiveness. Because the concept of leadership is described as influence and the ability to obtain things through other people it is important to understand the difference between leadership and management. Through examining management and leadership styles an organization can determine and reshape its organizational psychology.
Management vs. Leadership
There are many questions posed regarding the difference between management and leadership. The major difference between leaders and managers is the way in which they motivate people. Most people share both attributes, possessing jobs as managers, yet thriving as leaders after coming to the realization that money and fear will not win the hearts and minds of individuals willing to follow them into the trenches. Managers have subordinates and a position of authority vested in them by the organization whereas leaders have followers, and following is always a voluntary activity. Leaders tend to give up a level of control to gain influence by appealing to an individual’s inner desires and passions. The feelings of passion are often infectious and transferred from leaders to those around them inspiring and
Team A
PSY 428
Keith B.
July 25, 2010
Environmental Proposal: Patton –Fuller Community Hospital
The business world views organizational psychology as the evaluation of individual behavior in the working environment. This methodology explains the effects of individual behavior on the atmosphere and productivity of an organization. In learning to understand organizational psychology, some key components are necessary that include leadership versus management, socialization, behavior, and organizational commitment. Power and influence are at the core of leadership and management. The manner in which staff and management interact plays a significant role in job satisfaction, productivity, and team effectiveness. Because the concept of leadership is described as influence and the ability to obtain things through other people it is important to understand the difference between leadership and management. Through examining management and leadership styles an organization can determine and reshape its organizational psychology.
Management vs. Leadership
There are many questions posed regarding the difference between management and leadership. The major difference between leaders and managers is the way in which they motivate people. Most people share both attributes, possessing jobs as managers, yet thriving as leaders after coming to the realization that money and fear will not win the hearts and minds of individuals willing to follow them into the trenches. Managers have subordinates and a position of authority vested in them by the organization whereas leaders have followers, and following is always a voluntary activity. Leaders tend to give up a level of control to gain influence by appealing to an individual’s inner desires and passions. The feelings of passion are often infectious and transferred from leaders to those around them inspiring and
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