HCS 475 Wk 1 – Leadership and Management Characteristics Paper (2021 New)

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.

Open your web browser and search for a management position within health care. You can also search in your local newspaper or job board. Use the following keywords when completing your search online:

• “management positions in health care”
• “health care administrator positions”
• “health care management”

Write a 700- to 1,050-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 represent 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?

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

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HCS 475 Wk 2 Individual – The Importance of Accountability Paper (2021 New)

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that answers the following questions:

• Why is accountability important in the health care industry?
• How is an employee’s accountability measured in the health care industry?
• How does accountability apply to ethical considerations in leadership and management?
• What does a checks-and-balances process look like in a successful organization?
• How does accountability affect an organization’s working culture?
• How can you maintain a positive working culture and avoid a culture of blame?

Cite a minimum of 4 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Format your paper and sources according to APA guidelines.

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HCS 475 Wk 3 Team – Effective Work Group Presentation (2021 New)

Imagine you have each been promoted as part of a new management team for a long-term care facility. During the past two months, you have noticed an increase in conflicts between your co-workers and other departments, such as pharmacy or dietary. Your boss sees this as an issue and has asked your management team to find a solution.

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes that answers the following questions:

• What elements are found in an effective health care work group?
• How does a leader’s leadership style influence the work group?
• What tools are available to help motivate and empower the work group?
• Do these tools differ by environment?
• Why do you think those tools and techniques would work or not work given your specific environment?
• What are 2 to 4 examples of financial versus non-financial tools to motivate your staff?

Cite a minimum of 3 references according to APA guidelines.

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HCS 475 Wk 4 Individual – Processes Worksheet (2021 New)

Complete the Processes worksheet.

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HCS 475 Wk 4 – Benchmark Assignment—Problem Analysis Worksheet (2021 New)

Complete the Problem Analysis worksheet.

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HCS 475 Wk 5 Team – Mentoring and Mentorship Program Presentation (2021 New)

Imagine your leadership team at the long-term care facility has identified mentoring and mentorship as a key initiative for the organization. They want your management team to develop a plan for a new mentorship program. Your team has been charged with developing a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to guide the new mentors.

Create a 10- to 14-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes in which you:

• Identify the mission and vision of the program.
• Purpose of the program
• Mentor and mentee goals
• Analyze the preferred leadership style of a mentor.
• Determine how personal leadership philosophy influences your mentoring style.
• Create an action plan.
• How would you present the program to the new mentors?
• What possible challenges will mentors and mentees face during the program?
• What resources are available to the mentors and mentees?
• How will you receive and implement feedback for the program?
• Identify specific measures you will use to determine if the mentorship program is successful.

Cite 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references according to APA guidelines.

Include a title slide, detailed speaker notes, and a references slide.

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HCS 475 Wk 5 – Benchmark Assignment—Summary Memo (2021 New)

Review the Problem Analysis worksheet.

Select one of the solutions you proposed in the Problem Analysis worksheet.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary memo explaining why your solution will be effective in resolving the change/conflict, how you propose to implement the solution, and your role as a leader to manage conflict and create an effective work environment.

Include the following in your summary:

• Summarize the problem and the solution you propose to implement.
• Analyze why you think the solution will be effective.
• Analyze what needs to be considered when implementing the proposed solution.
• Analyze the leadership style that best fits in this situation.
• Analyze the leader’s role in managing the conflict.
• What is your role as a leader and how would you manage this conflict?
• Explain the leader’s role in creating an effective work group when implementing the proposed solution.

Include a references page with your summary.

Cite your references according to APA guidelines.

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