Question

Describe the concepts, theories and models of leadership presented in this chapter in the context of the healthcare supply chain.

Discuss leadership principles and how to implement those principles in leading healthcare supply chain operations.

Answer 1

leadership is the ability to awaken in others the desire to follow a common objective.

Types of leadership

• Intellectual leader
• Creative leader
• Persuasive leader
• Institutional leader
• Democratic leader
• Autocratic leader

Importance of leadership

• Leaders motivate people
• Leader counsel employee
• Leader develops team spirit
• Leaders AIMS at time management
• Leaders strike for effectiveness

Styles of leadership

• Autocratic leadership
• Democratic leadership
• Bureaucratic leadership
• Laissez faire leadership

Theories of leadership-

1.Traitbtheory or great man theory -this theory suggest that leaders have some inborn brides they have certain sets of characteristics that are crucial for inspiring others to order common goal.a successful leader is supposed to have the following traits-good personality,tirelessness,capacity to read others mind, ability to make quick decisions, courage, intelligence, reliability ,imagination.

2.Style theory -this focuses on what leaders do in relations and contextual terms. the achievement of of satisfactory performance measures required supervisor to pursue effective relationship with their subordinates while comprehending the factors in the work environment that influence outcome.

3.Situation theory -this theory believe that leadership effectiveness depend on the relationship among the leader task at hand, their interpersonal skills and the favourness the work situation.this theory considered the challenge situation and encourages and adaptive leadership style to complement the issue being faced.

4. Contingency theories -contingency theories of leadership focus on particular variables related to the environment that might determine which particular style of leadership is best suited for the situation according to this theory no leadership style is best in all situations success depends upon a number of variables including the leadership style qualities of followers and aspects of situation.

5. Behavioural theories- theories of leadership are based upon the belief that great leaders are made not born rooted in behaviorism this leadership theory focuses on the action of the leaders not on mental qualities for internal States according to this theory people can learn to become leader through teaching and observation.

6. Transactional / transformation theory- this theory describe the relationship between the leaders and followers. new concept such as empowerment, inspiration,motivation and social learning are present this refers to a process whereby the leaders attend to the need and motives of followers so that interaction raises to high level of motivation and morality.

Principles of leadership-

1. know yourself and seek self improvement.
2. be technically proficient
3. make sound and timely decision.
4. set the example
5. know your people and look out for their wellbeing
6. develop a sense of responsibility in your worker
7. keep your worker's informed
8. use the full capabilities of your organisation
9. seek responsibility and take responsibilies of your action
10. ensure that task are understood ,supervised and accomplished.

The leadership struggle between the leader you wish to be and the leader you really are, pervades most. Self-awareness allows us to draw the line in the sand, to open the door to accept what is rather than what should be. It will upset you, it will rattle your cage and likely press some buttons. The practice of self-awareness is necessary. You need to understand both and decide which path you will take.