Leadership and Management Characteristics

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
the inspiration to drive change. Employers generally include management skills and leadership expectations
within job applications and descriptions.
Open your web browser and search for a management position within health care (in Atlanta). Use the
following keywords when completing your search online:
“management positions in health care”
“health care administrator positions”
“health care management”
Write a 700-word summary that addresses the following:
Using the job description or requirements of the jobs you searched, explain the skills and characteristics
required for each of the following:
Identify keywords found within the job posting that represents a management skill or characteristic.
Identify keywords found within the job posting that represent a leadership skill or characteristic.
Explain what characteristics are found in a leader.
What are the traits of an effective leader?
How do these traits support you in becoming an effective leader in a management position?
Examine the relationship between personal characteristics and effective leadership.
How does an individual's perspective influence their leadership style?

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