Case 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?
Assignment 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.
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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
Required Readings
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
Ladyshewsky, R. K. (2010). The manager as coach as a driver of organizational development.Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(4), 292-306.
Meyers, S. (2007). Growing Leaders in Your Own Backyard. Trustee. Chicago: Jun 2007. Vol. 60, Iss.6; p. 8.
McNamara, C. (2007). Basics – definitions about management. Retrieved on 04/28/2012, from http://www.managementhelp.org/mgmnt/defntion.htm#anchor654851.
McNamara, C. (2016). Managing things and leading people. Retrieved from http://www.managerwise.com/article.phtml?id=85
