Nursing Leadership And Power Questions
Leadership and Power Questions
University of Phoenix
NUR 486 Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care
Kathryn I. Johnson, RN, MSN, CNA-BC
February 26, 2007
Leadership and Power Questions
How does leadership differ from management? Before anyone can answer the above question, they must define the roles of leadership and management. Both functions carry several different descriptions, diverse amounts of authority, and are interconnected at times. Some theorists have loosely said that "Leaders do the right things. Managers do things right." Other reports ambiguously labeled the two by indicating that "Leaders lead people while managers manage things" (McNamara, 1997). Distinguishing either position is very complex and is limited by an assortment of personal influences from the leader or manager and the organizational structure of the hospital …show more content…
Using power effectively is a learned skill that is not perfectly balanced as a science. When power is improperly manipulated, it can damage and discredit a manager's ability to influence its followers. Incorporating the correct power base for the appropriate situation takes time and energy to fully understand its repercussions.
Reference McNamara, C. (1997). Guidelines to Understand Literature About Leadership, Retrieved February 25, 2007, from http://www.managementhelp.org/ldrship/ldng_lit.htm #anchor4293599590 University of Phoenix (UOP). (Ed.). (2005). Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 6th Ed. Prenice-Hall, Inc. Retrieved February 25, 2007, from University of Phoenix, Resource, NUR/486-Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care Web site: https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/secure/resource/resource.asp Yukl, G. (1998). Leadership in Organizations (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Retrieved February 25, 2007, from http://www.cda-acd.forces.gc.ca/CFLI/
University of Phoenix
NUR 486 Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care
Kathryn I. Johnson, RN, MSN, CNA-BC
February 26, 2007
Leadership and Power Questions
How does leadership differ from management? Before anyone can answer the above question, they must define the roles of leadership and management. Both functions carry several different descriptions, diverse amounts of authority, and are interconnected at times. Some theorists have loosely said that "Leaders do the right things. Managers do things right." Other reports ambiguously labeled the two by indicating that "Leaders lead people while managers manage things" (McNamara, 1997). Distinguishing either position is very complex and is limited by an assortment of personal influences from the leader or manager and the organizational structure of the hospital …show more content…
Using power effectively is a learned skill that is not perfectly balanced as a science. When power is improperly manipulated, it can damage and discredit a manager's ability to influence its followers. Incorporating the correct power base for the appropriate situation takes time and energy to fully understand its repercussions.
Reference McNamara, C. (1997). Guidelines to Understand Literature About Leadership, Retrieved February 25, 2007, from http://www.managementhelp.org/ldrship/ldng_lit.htm #anchor4293599590 University of Phoenix (UOP). (Ed.). (2005). Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 6th Ed. Prenice-Hall, Inc. Retrieved February 25, 2007, from University of Phoenix, Resource, NUR/486-Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care Web site: https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/secure/resource/resource.asp Yukl, G. (1998). Leadership in Organizations (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Retrieved February 25, 2007, from http://www.cda-acd.forces.gc.ca/CFLI/