Assignment

Power, authority, and influence are three terms that are actively seen in the role of leadership. The correct balance of the three is vital to being an effective health care leader. Research and identify the differences among power, authority, and influence. Explain, using examples, how misapplication of power, authority, and influence could lead to damaging consequences as a health care leader.

Expectations: 1 page, 3 cited sources from required reading. Be sure to cite the literature in your response.

Required Reading

Abdulaziz, A. (2013). Leadership of healthcare professionals: Where do we stand? Oman Medical Journal, 28(4), 285-287. doi: 10.5001/omj.2013.79

Johnson, L. K. (2008). Exerting influence without authority. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2008/02/exerting-influence-without-aut.html

Kumar, R. D. C. & Khiljee, N. (2016). Leadership in healthcare. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, 17(1), 63-65. doi:10.1016/j.mpaic.2015.10.012

Ladyshewsky, R. K. (2010). The manager as coach as a driver of organizational development. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(4), 292-306. doi: 10.1108/01437731011043320

Maner, J. K. & Case, C. R. (2013). The essential tension between leadership and power: Why power corrupts – and how to prevent it. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2013/10/leadership-power.aspx

Olivo, T. (2014). The profile of an effective healthcare leader. Retrieved from http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-profile-of-an-effective-healthcare-leader.html

Stefl, M. E. (2008). Common competencies for all healthcare managers: The healthcare leadership alliance model. Journal of Healthcare Management, 53(6), 360-374.

Videos

Goleman, D. & Boyzatzis, R. E. (2008). Social intelligence and the biology of leadership. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2008/09/social-intelligence-and-the-biology-of-leadership

Optional Reading

Evans, J. (2014). HERD: Evolving leadership in healthcare design. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 7(4) 9-12. doi:10.1177/193758671400700402

Oliver, S. (2006). Leadership in healthcare. Retrieved from http://www.dphu.org/uploads/attachements/books/books_5511_0.pdf