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Discussion: Contemporary Theories of Leadership

Theories of leadership can help health care administrators become effective organizational leaders. It is important to keep in mind, however, that leadership is situational. As such, no single theory should be applied to every situation that arises. Instead, the most effective leaders are able to read situations and apply the theory that is most appropriate for the given challenge and employees involved. For this Discussion, you select two contemporary theories of leadership and examine potential challenges of applying them in the health care environment.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review this week's Learning Resources. Select two contemporary theories of leadership that are relevant to the demands of the complex healthcare environment.
• Identify specific health care organization challenges where these theories can be applied. How do these leadership theories offer approaches to overcome these challenges?

Note: This is a Post First assignment. You are required to post your original post before the discussion board opens for your review.

By Day 3

Post a cohesive response to the following:

Describe the two contemporary theories of leadership you selected. Analyze health care organization challenges where these theories can be applied. Recommend strategies to overcome these challenges. Defend or argue your recommendations.

Reference: 

Borkowski, N. (2016). Organizational behavior, theory, and design in health care (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

• Chapter 8, "Power, Politics, and Influence"
• Chapter 9, "Trait and Behavioral Theories of Leadership"
• Chapter 10, "Contingency Theories and Situational Models of Leadership"
• Chapter 11, "Contemporary Leadership Theories"