Introduction
St. Peter’s hospital in New York is one good example of an organization that has enhanced good management and the use of technology to improve its services. The organization’s management is structured in such a way that everything operates smoothly. Thus, there is specialization and division of labor. There is no overlap of duties by employees of different departments.
This is because every person who has been employed in this health facility has some aspects of professional background. For instance, the human resource department professionally undertakes on its duties in recruiting staff. Effective leadership and good management have been very important in the process of running the health organization.
In addition, the way in which the hospital’s management has embraced modern technology has helped in its efforts of globalization. As a result, the health facility has been able to attract many people who want to employ the services of the hospital.
Differences between management and leadership
One of the definitions of leadership is that it is giving new directions or giving new dreams to a team that follows the leadership. This means that the leader is the one who spearheads the implementation process of any vision or dream.
On the other hand management is a control parameter that takes care of people’s resources within the team. Management controls these specific resources according to laid down policies and principles that are already in place. The two terms compliment each other since one cannot work without the other (Blanchard 2008).
Leadership without management only takes care of the visions and dreams of a leader. In this situation there is no control measures necessary in the achievement of the dreams. On the other hand management without leadership is void since there is no provision of new change or new direction. Whatever happens in this situation only deals with control of the available resources, be it human or natural.
Leadership must be participatory and not symbolic. This is because when a leader is taken as a symbol, they act as a figure head. This happens to the leader without taking any direction. Thus, the leader is not visionary and therefore cannot provide a new direction or a new vision to the team.
The management of St. Peter’s hospital is structured to enhance efficiency and specialization of services. The specialized work force enables high quality services to be rendered. Thus, to facilitate the management of the health facility, the management has been divided into different departments. Each department has qualified professionals that are specialized for their particular jobs.
The role and responsibilities of a leader
Leadership is an important aspect in any organization because leaders act as a channel through which results can be achieved. Leadership acts as a coordinating point of efforts within a group. Therefore, the leader is the figure that guides efforts in order for a group to achieve the desired results.
Effective leadership is important because it helps in creating a culture of self motivation and creative thinking. Effective leadership also aligns the unidirectional focus thereby concentrating energy in a particular direction. For these reasons, motivational, strategic and management skills must be present for there to be an effective leadership strategy.
Leadership also entails pushing forward relevant and dynamic ideas. It also involves not running away from responsibilities. There is no way a person can lead while they are away from that particular responsibility. It is also important to note that effective leadership unlocks drivers of particular processes which are hidden.
An effective leader is one who takes the role of harnessing all the energy present within the team that follows them. This will help the entire group to achieve a common task due to increased efficiency that comes as a result of concentration of efforts towards a particular goal.
Qualities of leadership do not change, despite the organizational changes through time. The only thing that changes is the structure of the management of the organization.
This is because throughout time, there has been loss of middle management. This comes as a result of flattening of company’s structure. These reasons prompt the current organization leadership to possess greater project management skills (Snell, a. 2009).
The leader must therefore be visionary and inspirational so that they may know what needs to be achieved and create an image of how things ought to be (Snell, b. 2009). An effective leader must also be aware and be influential.
The awareness of a leader will make them understand the abilities of each individual. A good leader must also understand their role in influencing the group that they lead. Hence an influential leader will use vision and employ the services of stakeholders in order to sway an opinion.
In addition, effective leadership skills must have the aspects of trustworthiness so as to be honest and open to the team under the leader. They should also keep track of progress as a way of monitoring the targets. Taking all these factors into consideration, it can be deciphered that the role of a leader is pretty challenging (Buble & Ivana 2007).
At St. Peter’s hospital, Individuals and groups report to the higher authorities who are mainly departmental leaders. For instance, any matter concerned with recruitment of new staff is always done by the human resource department. The number of individuals under a manager is optimal to enhance the effectiveness of control.
The effects of globalization
Globalization is a trend can be described as having a free trade growth and investment across international borders. Globalization has resulted in integration of the international economy. Management controls specific resources according to laid down policies and principles that are already in place. The two terms compliment each other since one cannot work without the other.
Positive effects of globalization include opening up of broader communication throughout the world. The opening up of communication helps in creating job opportunities. Also technological advances attribute their success to globalization. Sharing of ideas and the success of media has also been as a result of globalization.
Technological input has helped to increase efficiency of professional services. The acquisition of modern machinery such as modern surgical equipment, digitization of documents, ultrasound machines and power wheelchairs has improved organization processes in the respective departments.
Conclusion
Leadership is giving new directions or giving new dreams to a team that follows a leader. This means that the leader is the one who spearheads the implementation process of any vision or dream.
On the other hand management is a control parameter that takes care of people’s resources within the team. Leadership is an important aspect in any organization because leaders act as a channel through which results can be achieved.
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