Leadership Theories, Styles, and Application
There are multiple leadership styles available to nurses. When you look at an appropriate leadership style, you must take into consideration personal style, the situation being addressed, the environment in which the situation is taking place, and other people who may be involved. With this in mind, complete the following for this assignment:
- Think of three different situations that might occur in a practice setting. At least one of the situations must include an aspect that involves financial reimbursement and patient outcomes.
- Identify and describe the situations and the people involved.
- Choose the leadership style that you believe would be appropriate for handling each situation.
- Describe, briefly, the major tenets of each leadership style and explain how the leadership style applies to the situation.
- Offer one pro and one con to using each leadership style.
- Support your choices with references from your unit readings, your journal selections, and any additional resources.
Writing Requirements
- Your paper must be 3–5 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page.
- Use double spacing in between entries and annotations with one-inch margins.
- Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
- Sources: Support your choices with references from both your unit readings, and at least two resources not required for this course. These may come from the journals you used in your annotated bibliography.
- Format the paper (including references) according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting guidelines.