Wk 1 - Leadership and Management Characteristics Paper [Due Day 7, Monday, Oct. 24th]

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   WEEK 1 Individual Assignment - (Due Monday, Oct. 24th by 11:59 pm)

   
   

   You will use the APA Formatted WORD document template attached below. Make sure to follow the directions outlined below and use the information under the headings in the WORD document template to guide you.Click on the three dots below to download.This document is required to use. Failing to use the attached document will result in a 10% deduction in the grade.

   
   

   HCS475 Wk 1 Assignment Template.docx

   
   

   BACKGROUND: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.

   
   

   Openyour 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”
   
   
   
   

   Using the Week 1 Assignment template attached, writea 700- to 1,050-word summary that addresses the following:

   
   
   
   
   • Discuss the role of leadership in a healthcare setting.
   
   
   • Explain the characteristics every leader should possess.
   
   
   • Using the job description from your search online and 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?
   
   
   
   

   The APA Formatted Week 1 Assignment template must be used. You will need to write your paperin a scholarly manner according to APA guidelines. The content of the paper must include the citations in proper APA format for each of the references listed on the reference page. The references must follow APA formatting guidelines as well. You need touse at least 2 references.Refer to the CWE if you are not familiar with APA.Work must be original and follow the UOPX Academic Integrity policy.

   
   

   Submityour assignment by Monday evening by 11:59 pm

   
   

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