HCS 325 Wk 1 Discussion: Manager Versus Leader

As a health care manager, you will be in charge of a team of employees who will look to you for guidance, expectations, and motivation. Consider what kind of manager or leader you’d like to be and the actions that will help you.

Respond to the following: Please separate each response by using a subheading.

• What are some of the biggest differences between a manager and a leader? (7.5 points)
• Which trait do you think is the most important for an effective manager or leader? Why? (7.5 points)

Response Requirements

• ByThursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words. One point deduction for each day late.
• By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses in a minimum of 175 each over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.