BHA 320 Management of Health Programs Assignment

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Assignment Overview

Most of us are familiar with the role of a manager and that of a leader. We also know the functions each is expected to perform. However, there is a trend in the UK that puts managers in a different role. This trend is manager as coach (MAC) and will be the focus of this assignment. Before beginning the tasks, please read the following article:

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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

Case Assignment

In a 3-page paper, answer the following questions:

1. What is meant by the term manager as coach (MAC)?

2. Is this role more appropriate for a leader or manager?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages regarding MAC?

4. How does it fit with the other roles of a manager and leader?

5. Would this be an effective tool in a health care setting as a leader? Why or why not?

Assignment Expectations

1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your responses to each question.

2. Support your case with peer-reviewed articles, using at least 3 references. Use the following source for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals:  http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php.

3. You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

BHA 320 Management of Health Programs Assignment