Assignment:
Most of us are familiar with the role of a manager and a leader. We also know the functions each is expected to perform. However, there is a trend in the UK that puts managers in a different role. This trend is manager as coach (MAC) and will be the focus of this assignment. Before beginning the tasks, please read the following article:
Ladyshewsky, R. K. (2010). The manager as coach as a driver of organizational development.Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(4), 292-306.
1. What is meant by the terms manager as coach (MAC)?
2. Is this role more appropriate for a leader or manager?
3. What are the advantages of it? What are the disadvantages?
4. How does it fit with the other roles of a manager and leader?
5. Would this be an effective tool in a healthcare setting? Why or why not?
Expectations:
1. Be sure to conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to familiarize yourself with the facts of the case and be sure to justify/support your position.
2. Limit your responses to a maximum of three pages.
DS Times new roman 12 pt
Be sure to provide in-text citation(s) and a reference list to support your viewpoints. Please use at least three (3) -five (5) research sources (not Wikipedia, or fact sheets). Please do so in ALL subsequent submissions. Please support your discussions with scholarly support (3-5 references). Be sure to properly cite all references
Reference:
Garman, A. N. & Tran, L. (2006). Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment. Journal of Healthcare Management. Chicago: May/Jun 2006. Vol. 51, Iss.3; p. 152.
Garman, A. N., Butler, P., & Brinkmeyer, L. (2006).Leadership. Journal of Healthcare Management.Chicago: Nov/Dec 2006. Vol. 51, Iss. 6; p. 360.
Guo, K. L. & Anderson, D. (2005). The new health care paradigm: Roles and competencies of leaders in the service line management approach. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance.Bradford: 2005. Vol. 18, Iss. 6/7